Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and Child Protection Chair

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and Child Protection ChairRole: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / CP ChairLocation: Bury Council (Hybrid Working)Pay Rate: £40.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing ContractAre you an accomplished safeguarding professional with the clinical authority and diplomacy required to challenge practice and elevate standards?Bury Council is looking to appoint a resilient, highly skilled Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join their Quality Assurance and Safeguarding unit. Operating independently of frontline operational management, you will hold a critical role in overseeing statutory care planning, safeguarding protocols, and multi-agency accountability for children across the borough.Core ResponsibilitiesIn this pivotal safeguarding position, your daily duties will center around three key objectives:Independent Chairing Excellence: Deliver an objective, child-centered chairing service for all multi-agency and departmental meetings regarding Child Protection plans and Looked After Children (LAC) statutory reviews.Inter-Agency Collaboration: Drive seamless partnerships between internal departments and external agencies (including health, education, and emergency services) through clear, authoritative, and timely communication.Quality Assurance and Compliance: Rigorously monitor, audit, and promote strict adherence to national Child Protection procedures and statutory LAC regulations to guarantee a consistently high-quality service for ..... full job details .....