Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Officer

Who You Are

You are a dedicated professional with a recognized Social Work qualification and significant post-qualification experience. You have a proven track record in child protection work, working with Looked After Children, and chairing decision-making meetings. Your commitment to social work practice is evident, and you actively seek to grow and enhance your skills. You are registered with Social Work England and have a thorough understanding of safeguarding processes and the legal framework governing Looked After Children.

What the Job Involves

As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will chair various meetings and reviews, such as Safeguarding Children Conferences and Looked After Children Reviews, to ensure statutory requirements are met. Your role involves producing outcome-focused Child Protection plans, coordinating abuse investigations, and ensuring effective inter-agency collaboration. You will be responsible for quality assurance of care plans, conducting social work audits, and ensuring the voice of the child is central to decision-making processes. You will also provide operational cover, assist with staff development, and contribute to the collection of management information.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of safeguarding processes
• Knowledge of Looked After Children systems and legal framework
• Effective communication and challenge skills
• Proficient chairing of conferences and meetings
• Workload prioritization and management
• Data analysis capability
• Multi-agency policy development experience
• Strong presentation skills
• Commitment to professional development
• Understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion