IRO/ CP Chair
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45.20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | East London, London, E8 1DY |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | KSBAIRO_1769621845 |
Summary
We are currently looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer/ CP Chair to join a Quality Assurance Team.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This role is to act as an independent body to challenge senior management and Social Work Professionals and seek legal resolution for any failures the Local Authority in their responsibility to Children in Care. Chairing Looked After Children meetings, monitoring children's cases on an ongoing basis and completing reports based on review meetings are key responsibilities in this role. The team strive to engage active participation from children, birth families and carers in review meetings to ensure the best outcomes.
About you
The successful candidate will have extensive experience within IRO, CP Chair and Quality Assurance procedures as well as in a children's frontline team. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year).
What's on offer?
- £45.20 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
- "Good" Ofsted inspection result
- Easily accessible via car and public transport
- An opportunity to work as a specialist within cases
- Hybrid working scheme
- Supportive management offering regular supervision
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930
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