Independant Reviewing Officer & Child Protection Chair £35.65 per hour West Midlands 37 hours p/w About the Role: We are seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Chair for a temporary contract within the West Midlands. This role involves travel throughout the County. This is a dual role to chair Child Protection Conferences alongside chairing Child in Care reviews as a Independent Reviewing Officer. You will; Oversee care plans and ensure they’ are meeting the needs of children; Chair Child in Care Review meetings and organise them in a child-friendly way. Undertake visits to children and act as a first point of contact for children and advocate for their interests. Ensure care plans are being fully implemented by local authorities. Act as a consistent and trusted point of support in a child’s life. Manage relationships between children, families, local authorities and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass). Ensure local authorities are fulfilling their statutory obligations. Provide guidance and support to social workers, families, placement providers and other external partners. Follow formal escalation processes to raise concerns with senior managers. What you need: A degree in Social Work or equivalent Registered with Social Care Wales/ Social Work England Completed relevant post-qualifying training Minimum 2 years experience as an IRO/CP Chair Enhanced DBS check Excellent communication and written skills Why Work with Pertemps Social Care? We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect: ✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you. ✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward. ✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us ✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role ✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible. ✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time. And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free. Our Roles We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Looked After Children (LAC) Fostering / Adoption Children’s & Adult Social Work Service Manager / Head of Service Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager Occupational Therapist If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help! Get in Touch Today! kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658 Take the next step in your social work career with us!