Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair - Staffordshire About the Role Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection Chair (CP Chair) to join our team on a short-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for social workers with strong expertise in safeguarding, care planning, and statutory responsibilities to make a real impact for children and young people across the county. As an IRO, you will: Chair statutory reviews for looked-after children. Ensure that each child has a robust, timely, and effective care plan reflecting their needs and aspirations. Advocate for the child's voice, ensuring it is considered in all planning and decision-making. Monitor the local authority's performance in implementing care plans. Escalate concerns to ensure statutory expectations are met.As a Child Protection Chair, you will: Lead Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences. Make decisions regarding Child Protection Plans in the best interests of children. Oversee implementation of child protection plans, ensuring timely progress. Prevent drift and delay by actively monitoring cases. Communicate effectively using restorative practice principles. About You We are looking for candidates who: Are qualified social workers registered with Social Work England. Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in IRO or Child Protection Chair roles. Demonstrate strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills. Are confident working independently and managing complex caseloads. Have a solid understanding of legislation and statutory guidance including the Children Act 1989 and the IRO Handbook 2010. 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 assignment Contact: Mayur Rabari - m.rabari @(url removed) Call: (phone number removed) 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