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 K.Dsouza@ (url removed)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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