Independent Reviewing Officer

IRO - Child Protection Conference Chair

Organisation: Manchester City Council

Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour

Contract Length: 2-Month Initial Assignment (Full-Time)

Location: Manchester (Full-Time Office-Based / On-Site)

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced, full-time Agency IRO Child Protection Chair to manage and chair statutory child protection conferences across the city.

Manchester is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' local authority dedicated to working alongside families through a strengths-based, family-led intervention model. In this key safeguarding position, you will ensure high-quality decision-making that keeps children safe while maintaining a clear focus on the child's voice and family involvement.

• Full-Time Office-Based: All child protection conferences are conducted face-to-face with children and families; this position is entirely office-based.

• Direct Family Engagement: Active commitment to visiting children, young people, and their families in person.

• Policy Compliance: Supported by Manchester City Council's Flexible Working Policy framework where applicable to on-site service delivery.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following mandatory requirements (applicants without these qualifications and minimum experience levels will not be shortlisted):

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-qualifying statutory social work experience within statutory children's services.

• Professional Registration: Recognized Social Work qualification and active registration with Social Work England.

• Vetting: Enhanced DBS confirmation on the Update Service (or readiness to provide immediate clearance).

• Driving Credentials: Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. Valid copies of your driving licence, MOT certificate, and business-use insurance must be provided upon application/prior to placement.

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