Independent Reviewing and Child Protection Officer
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Working Hours: 35
Location: Ray Hurst Centre, Pendine Close, Liverpool
Job Category: Social Work
Region / Division: Liverpool
The role
- As an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)/Child Protection Officer (CPO), you will confidently and independently chair all Child Protection Conferences, Strategy meetings, Looked After Children and Secure Accommodation Reviews to ensure we consistently meet our statutory requirements.
- The post ensures the efficient production and updating of child protection plans, co‑ordinating investigations, quality assuring and auditing all plans to minimise risks and achieve best practice.
- You will have a strong children’s social care background, proven track record in care planning and specialist knowledge in child protection procedures, practice and legislation, having previously worked at a Team Manager level.
- You will build and maintain strong professional working relationships across all multi‑agencies through effective communication and engagement, and be confident to challenge respectfully and to implement plans progressively and creatively.
- We expect you to provide clear decision making ensuring all children and young people are the focus, with their voices heard and considered, remaining central to their plan and decision making.
- You will drive and passion to continually improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.
Our offer to you
- At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further days.
- Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning.
- Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted Gym Memberships.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
Equal Opportunities
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at atrecruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
