Independent Reviewing Officer - Child Protection Lead in Camden, London
UK working eligibility only.
JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer – Child Protection Lead
Specialism: Child Protection
Location: Camden, London
Hourly Rate: £TBC
Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time
Contract: Ongoing
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) – Child Protection Lead to join the team in Camden. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by leading, challenging, and driving best practice within child protection. With both full-time and part-time options available, you can enjoy a flexible working arrangement that supports your career ambitions alongside your personal commitments.
This position is ideal for a confident, knowledgeable professional who is passionate about safeguarding, promoting high-quality practice, and improving outcomes for children and families.
Perks and Benefits
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Full-time or part-time options: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and responsibilities.
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Competitive pay: Earn a rate reflective of your specialist expertise and leadership skills.
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Professional development: Access ongoing training and CPD opportunities to strengthen and broaden your practice.
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Work–life balance: Thrive in a supportive environment that values staff wellbeing.
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Networking opportunities: Work closely with multi-agency partners and expand your professional connections within the child protection sector.
Role Purpose
As the Child Protection Lead IRO, you will provide robust scrutiny, challenge, and oversight of child protection processes. You will chair child protection conferences and Child in Need reviews, promote multi-agency collaboration, and ensure practice complies with statutory frameworks and departmental policies. You will also contribute to policy development, training, and quality assurance activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead on child protection practice for Family Help and Safeguarding teams.
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Promote high-quality, consistent practice, with a particular focus on supporting ethnic minority communities.
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Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, Working Together guidance, and local procedures.
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Act as a consultant and advisor to practitioners and managers, supporting continuous improvement.
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Build and maintain local networks that strengthen child protection partnerships.
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Chair child protection conferences and CIN reviews, ensuring effective planning and decision-making.
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Quality assure child protection cases and use evaluation findings to inform good practice and service development.
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Encourage innovation in commissioning, service planning, and funding approaches.
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Support the development and refinement of robust recording and information-sharing systems.
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Maintain the confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of all child protection records.
Technical Knowledge and Experience
To excel in this role, you will need:
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A CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent social work qualification.
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Registration with Social Work England.
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Significant experience in child protection, safeguarding, and independent reviewing.
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Experience in supervising or mentoring social workers.
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Advanced knowledge of child care legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.
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Understanding of current developments in policy, practice, and health and safety considerations.
About Camden
Camden is a vibrant and culturally rich part of London, known for its diversity, green spaces, music scene, and strong community identity. It offers an inspiring place to both live and work, combining the energy of city life with a welcoming, neighbourhood feel.
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