Child Protection Chair (Independent Reviewing Service)
CV-LibraryGloucester, GloucestershiretemporaryPosted: 9 July 2026
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📍 Gloucestershire
💷 £40.00 per hour
🏡 Predominantly Home Based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Child Protection Chair to support Gloucestershire's ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
The Role
You will:
* Chair Initial Child Protection Conferences
* Lead Review Child Protection Conferences
* Ensure effective challenge and scrutiny of safeguarding practice
* Promote the voice of the child throughout conference processes
* Support quality assurance and best practice across the service
Working Arrangements
* Initial Child Protection Conferences conducted face-to-face
* Review conferences attended in person where required
* Team meetings held face-to-face
* Predominantly home-based working outside of these commitments
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker
* Social Work England registration
* Extensive child protection experience
* Previous conference chairing experience preferred
* Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and practice
* Ability to challenge constructively and drive positive outcomes
Rate
£40.00 per hour
Immediate interviews available
📍 Gloucestershire
💷 £40.00 per hour
🏡 Predominantly Home Based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Child Protection Chair to support Gloucestershire's ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
The Role
You will:
* Chair Initial Child Protection Conferences
* Lead Review Child Protection Conferences
* Ensure effective challenge and scrutiny of safeguarding practice
* Promote the voice of the child throughout conference processes
* Support quality assurance and best practice across the service
Working Arrangements
* Initial Child Protection Conferences conducted face-to-face
* Review conferences attended in person where required
* Team meetings held face-to-face
* Predominantly home-based working outside of these commitments
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker
* Social Work England registration
* Extensive child protection experience
* Previous conference chairing experience preferred
* Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and practice
* Ability to challenge constructively and drive positive outcomes
Rate
£40.00 per hour
Immediate interviews available