Child Protection Chair / Independent Reviewing Officer (Hybrid, London)

About the role

The Independent Reviewing Officer chairs all Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings for looked‑after children, ensuring the child’s voice remains central. This hybrid, London‑based position works within the East London Authority to safeguard children while promoting trauma‑informed, anti‑racist practice.

Key responsibilities

• Chair Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings, focusing on harm, risk and need.
• Challenge service effectiveness, use statutory powers, and escalate concerns to senior management and CAFCASS when required.
• Lead Foster Carer Annual Reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of social work standards.
• Embed systemic, trauma‑informed and anti‑racist principles into practice and mentor colleagues.

Required profile

• Relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).
• Registered Social Worker status.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Required skills

What we offer

• Generous referral scheme for successful placements.
• Complimentary certified training.
• 24‑hour specialist social work consultant support.
• Employee Benefits Programme and dedicated payroll support with twice‑weekly payroll.