Are you an experienced and confident Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer (ISRO) looking for a role where your professional judgment truly matters? This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, progressive, and community-focused local authority that has been recognised as one of the friendliest places in the UK. At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we work restoratively - with families, not to them - ensuring every child's voice is heard and their outcomes are at the heart of our decisions. Why Join Stoke-on-Trent City Council? ️ Compact local area - minimal travel between visits. Free parking across the city with a critical user permit (including the multi-deck car park next to the office). Strong team culture built on collaboration, restorative practice, and mutual support. Ongoing professional development and opportunities to become a practice champion in key areas. Fully funded Family Hubs offering extensive early help services and community initiatives. Regular supervision every 4 weeks and structured team meetings with guest speakers and group reflection. Supportive senior management who promote reflective practice, learning sessions, and team away days.About the Role As an Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer, you will: Chair Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews in line with statutory requirements. Provide independent oversight and challenge to ensure children's care and protection plans are effective, proportionate, and timely. Champion the voice of the child, ensuring participation and engagement at every stage. Contribute to the quality assurance of safeguarding and care planning processes across the council. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver SMART, outcome-focused plans. Uphold high standards of professional challenge, reflective practice, and restorative engagement. Provide consultation and guidance to social workers, managers, and partner agencies on complex safeguarding cases. Contribute to policy development, service improvement, and workforce learning.Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, CQSW, or DipSW). Social Work England registration. Extensive post-qualification experience in safeguarding, child protection, and looked-after children work. Proven ability to chair complex multi-agency meetings. Strong working knowledge of: The Children Act 1989 and 2004 IRO Handbook (2010) Working Together to Safeguard Children 2020 Children and Social Work Act 2017 Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills. Confidence to challenge practice and escalate concerns where required.Culture and Practice Our work is rooted in restorative practice, with an emphasis on relationship-building, transparency, and shared accountability. We celebrate diversity, respect difference, and believe in learning from what works to continually enhance outcomes for children, families, and professionals. How to Apply If you are a passionate safeguarding professional who can deliver high-quality, independent oversight and contribute to improving children's lives in Stoke-on-Trent - we want to hear from you. Why Work With Eden Brown Synergy: DBS check processed and paid for Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend Bonus for finding your own job Twice weekly payroll Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignmentContact: Mayur Rabari - m.rabari @(url removed) (phone number removed) Independent Reviewing Officer | IRO | Safeguarding Officer | Reviewing Officer | Child Protection Chair | Children's Social Care | LAC Reviews | Looked After Children | CP Conferences | Quality Assurance | Restorative Practice | Stoke-on-Trent City Council | Social Work Jobs West Midlands | Local Authority Social Worker Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free