Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair
Specialism: Children’s Social Care
Location: Hackney
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Type: Hourly | Ongoing | Full Time (36 hours per week)
Join our dedicated team as an Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Chair within Children's Social Care in Hackney, earning an impressive £39.04 per hour. This ongoing position offers the chance to contribute to the well‑being of children and their families while embracing a challenging and rewarding role. As a full‑time position comprising 36 hours per week, this role is perfect for professionals eager to make a significant difference.
Perks and Benefits
* Full Time – 36 Hours per week: Engaged schedule with both intensity and flexibility.
* Attractive hourly rate: Competitive pay with valuable experience.
* Professional growth: Continuous professional development support.
* Networking opportunities: Collaboration with diverse professionals.
Purpose of the Job
As the Independent Chair, you will chair all Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings for Look‑After Children. You will ensure the child’s voice and interests guide proceedings, consider harm, risk, and need, and make informed recommendations in the best interests of the child. You will also use statutory powers to escalates issues to senior management when necessary and chair Foster Carer Annual Reviews, contributing to the development of standards and outcomes for children in Hackney, promoting systemic, trauma‑informed, and anti‑racist principles.
What You Will Do
* Chair Child Protection Conferences, ensuring child‑centric discussions.
* Conduct statutory reviews for Look‑After Children.
* Evaluate and ensure decisions consider the child’s best interests.
* Constructively challenge and assess service quality and effectiveness.
* Use statutory powers for escalation when required.
* Chair Foster Carer Annual Reviews.
* Promote continuous development and improvement of social work standards.
* Demonstrate and champion trauma‑informed and anti‑racist principles in practice.
Person Specification
* Recognised social work qualification.
* Current registration with Social Work England.
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