🩺 We’re Hiring – Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection Conference Chair
📍 Location: Countywide across Suffolk
🔖 Reference – SCS1012
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time (37 hours per week)
💼 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Rate/Salary: £42 – £45 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role:
Supply Care Solutions is currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection Conference Chair on behalf of Suffolk County Council. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer Service, which operates across Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft. The service plays a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding practice for children in care and those subject to child protection plans.

As an Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Conference Chair, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of safeguarding services across the county while working within the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing Practice Framework, supporting strong practice development, family engagement and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:
• Chair Children in Care Reviews and Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences
• Scrutinise care plans and child protection plans, ensuring actions are progressed and children’s safety remains paramount
• Provide strategic oversight and work closely with operational management across Children and Young People’s Services
• Produce reports and analytical feedback on safeguarding practice to directorate management
• Demonstrate effective multi-agency partnership working
• Ensure compliance with statutory standards and operational requirements
• Participate in collaborative audit programmes
• Undertake Regulation 44 visits to children’s homes and report on safeguarding effectiveness
• Chair and attend meetings across various locations within Suffolk

Requirements:
• Recognised Social Work qualification
• Registered with Social Work England
• Substantial management-level experience within Children’s Services
• Significant experience working within Children in Care and Child Protection services
• Strong knowledge of current legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding research
• Ability to ensure the voice of the child and family remains central to planning and review processes
• Strong analytical, reporting and multi-agency working skills

Why Join Us?
• Competitive hourly rate
• Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office
• Opportunity to work within a well-established safeguarding and reviewing service
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Meaningful role influencing safeguarding outcomes across the county

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to esther@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:
• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Biometric Visa)
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate
• Social Work England registration number

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🌐 About Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions has a wide range of locum opportunities across the UK, recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grades.
Please note: All locums must be contract-compliant before commencing work through our agency.
We work in full compliance with Monitor/TDA rate caps, ensuring transparency and fair practice across all placements.