Locum Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) & Child Protection Chair Location: Weybridge Office, Surrey County Council Rate: From £45 per hour Contract: Full-time Locum (Initial 3–6 months, with likely extension) Contact: Fred Thomas at Sheldon Phillips | The Opportunity Sheldon Phillips is proud to be working with Surrey County Council to recruit a highly experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and Child Protection Chair to join their Safeguarding and Quality Assurance team, based at the Weybridge Office. This dual-role position is critical in overseeing care planning for children in care and those subject to child protection plans. You will play a key part in promoting best practice, challenging delay, and ensuring that children’s voices are central to all planning and decision-making. You’ll be joining a local authority that is committed to innovative, relationship-based practice through the use of Surrey’s Family Safeguarding Model, a nationally recognised approach to multi-agency working. Key Duties Chair Looked After Children Reviews and Child Protection Conferences in line with statutory requirements. Ensure plans are child-centred, outcome-focused and progressed in a timely manner. Monitor the quality of practice and escalate concerns where necessary. Champion Surrey’s strengths-based Family Safeguarding Model. Engage effectively with children, families, and multi-agency professionals. About You Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Strong background in children’s social care, including frontline child protection and looked after services. Excellent understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and care planning processes. Confident chairing complex meetings and holding professionals to account. Available to start within the next 4 weeks. Why Work in Surrey – and with Sheldon Phillips? Surrey’s Family Safeguarding Model creates real change for families through integrated, trauma-informed practice. As a locum with Sheldon Phillips, you’ll benefit from a fast and efficient registration process, a dedicated consultant, and roles that match your expertise and career goals. Apply Now To apply or find out more, contact Fred Thomas at Sheldon Phillips