Job Introduction
Job title: Independent Reviewing and Child Protection Officer
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.
The role:
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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 of all plans, to ensure risks are minimised and best practice is achieved
As an Independent Reviewing and Child Protection Officer, you will have a strong children’s social care background, with a proven track record in care planning and has specialist knowledge in child protection procedures, practice and legislation, having previously worked at a Team Manager level
You will naturally be able to build and maintain strong professional working relationships across all multi-agencies through effective communication and engagement, where you are confident to challenge respectfully and be able to implement plans progressively and creatively.
We are looking for an Independent Reviewing and Child Protection Officer who will be able to provide clear decision making and ensure all children and young people are the focus, that their voices are heard and considered, and that they always remain central to their plan and decision making
You will have the drive and passion to continually improve outcomes to ensure a positive difference and brighter future for our children and young people and their 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:
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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
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Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
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Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
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Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
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Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
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Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
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Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
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Discounted Gym Memberships
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Employee Volunteering Scheme
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Medicash
Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 21 June 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 22 June 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Interview type: face-to-face
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Emma McLean at [email protected] or Harriet Cadman at [email protected].
Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council:
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 [email protected].
Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
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