Part time Forest - CP Chair​/IRO - Umb

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced CP Chair / IRO to join Bracknell Forest Council on a part-time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Chair Child Protection Conferences and undertake related quality assurance activity in line with child protection procedures.
Ensure the voice of the child remains central to safeguarding arrangements, planning, and decision-making.
Quality assure care planning arrangements for children, ensuring their wishes and feelings are fully represented and that plans are compliant with statutory guidance for Independent Reviewing Officers.
Provide independent scrutiny and challenge to multi-agency plans, ensuring they are robust, outcome-focused, and promote positive change.
Contribute to service and directorate-wide quality assurance activity, supporting continuous learning and development across the workforce.
Monitor the effectiveness of Child Protection Plans and escalate concerns where progress is insufficient.
Work collaboratively with Social Workers, partner agencies, children, and families to ensure high-quality safeguarding practice.
Maintain accurate records and ensure all statutory requirements and timescales are met.
Attend all conferences in person at Time Square, Bracknell.

Working Pattern:
Part-time - 3 days per week.
On-site attendance required for all conferences.
Immediate start available.

Pay Rate:
47.50 p/h Umbrella.

Essential Requirements:
Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent.
Social Work England Registration.
Significant experience as a Child Protection Chair and/or Independent Reviewing Officer.
Extensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and child protection procedures.
Experience undertaking quality assurance and improving practice across services.
Strong chairing, communication, and multi-agency partnership skills.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
Twice weekly payroll.
Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.
Please contact me on (phone number removed) or 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
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