Job Description
Job Title: Locum IRO Location: London Borough of Sutton Contract: Locum (Temporary) Rate: £43.20 per hour (Umbrella) Social Work England (SWE) registration required IRO experience essential Are you a skilled and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) with a strong background in child protection? The London Borough of Sutton is seeking a Locum Child Protection Chair to support our Children's Social Care service on a temporary basis. This is a key leadership role, where you will chair child protection conferences and contribute to high-quality safeguarding practice. You will work with a range of professionals to ensure robust, outcome-focused child protection plans are in place and effectively reviewed. Key Responsibilities: Chair child protection conferences, ensuring children's voices and welfare are central. Develop, review, and monitor multi-agency child protection plans within statutory timescales. Offer professional challenge and guidance to improve outcomes and safeguarding standards. Deliver training and advice on child protection processes to staff and external partners. Remain informed on current legislation, policy, and research in safeguarding practice. Provide cover for the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), including chairing strategy meetings regarding allegations against professionals. Essential Requirements: Qualified social worker with Social Work England registration. Substantial post-qualifying experience in child protection. Proven experience as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) or similar QA/chairing role. Confident in analysing complex information and leading multi-agency discussions. Strong working knowledge of safeguarding legislation and restorative practice models. Rate: £43.20 per hour (Umbrella) Start: ASAP Contract: Locum Join a committed and supportive safeguarding team where your IRO expertise will help shape better futures for vulnerable children. Apply now or get in touch to learn more.
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