Senior IRO & Conference Chair - Children's Safeguarding

Adecco; Wolverhampton; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Adecco is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Conference Chair to provide independent oversight of care planning and safeguarding for children and young people in care in the UK.

You will chair statutory reviews, Child Protection Conferences, and related meetings, ensuring plans are robust, child-centered, and responsive to individual needs. Registration and strong multi-agency collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care.
• Strong experience chairing statutory reviews, Child Protection Conferences, or IRO functions.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and statutory guidance.
• Social Work England registration is required.
• Ability to provide constructive challenge and maintain professional independence.

Responsabilités

• Chair statutory reviews for children and young people in care in line with legislation and guidance.
• Chair Child Protection Conferences and review meetings ensuring robust, outcome-focused plans.
• Promote and champion the voice of the child throughout review and safeguarding processes.
• Monitor the quality of care planning and decision-making across children's services.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge where practice falls below standards.
• Identify patterns and themes relating to children's experiences.

Connaissances

Chairing statutory reviews

Multi-agency collaboration

safeguarding knowledge

Independence and challenge

Formation

Children's Social Care experience

Description du poste

Adecco is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Conference Chair to provide independent oversight of care planning and safeguarding for children and young people in care in the UK.

You will chair statutory reviews, Child Protection Conferences, and related meetings, ensuring plans are robust, child-centered, and responsive to individual needs. Registration and strong multi-agency collaboration are essential.