Child Protection Conference Chair/Independent Reviewing Officer (G11) #000A AB7A / 1

Castleford
January 9, 2026
£40 - £40 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

An opportunity has risen for a qualified Social Worker to join the Safeguarding and Review Unit as an Child Protection Chair. 

The Safeguarding and Review Unit has an experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals that chair Child Protection Conferences, Child in Care Reviews, LADO and Foster Carer Reviews within Wakefield. The service works closely with internal and external partners to support the achievement of positive outcomes for children and young people in their journey through statutory services in Wakefield.

As a team we are working to develop a culture of restorative practice both within the team and with the families we work with. This is an opportunity to be an influencer, influencing social work practice through supportive links with teams and collaborative quality assurance and audit work with social workers. 

If you require any further details about the role please contact Sarah Howe- Child Protection Chair Team  Manager. 

Child Protection Conference chair  – initial conference , review, supervision orders revies and meetings

Suitability checks for foster carers etc

Mainly office based as the conferences are face to face bar the odd one

Majority are at 5 towns – across the road from the train station

Based in Castleford

Run 2 conferences a day, and could have 4 in a morning and 4 in the afternoon

Working day would need to be in the office at least 9am 

If there isnt a conference they can work form home for write up but a lot of the work would be office bases

Sometimes the conferences are off site so would need to be able to get there – car driver ideally

Would consider someone part time – 4 days a week

Run a duty system and would they be doing duty and not doing any conferences that day unless another CP chair rang in sick

Only for 3 months at the moment due to covering sickness

Would consider someone with experience in wanting to chair and looking to move up

Happy to interview via Teams

Start ASAP

Please note: This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start available — perfect for experienced professionals ready to make an impact without delay.

What’s on offer:

  • Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly

  • Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders

  • A desirable location with great transport links

  • A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

  • Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills

  • Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll

  • Enhanced DBS processing included

  • Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support

  • Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

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