What this role is likely to suit
Childrens Iro - Durham in Durham, United Kingdom. This temporary Social UK opportunity is being handled by Verovian Social for a local authority or social care client. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.
Full public brief
Childrens Iro - Durham in Durham, United Kingdom. This temporary Social UK opportunity is being handled by Verovian Social for a local authority or social care client. Role focus - Listed below are the responsibilities this role will be primarily responsible for: • To act as an independent Chairperson in Looked after Reviews, and chair Child Protection Conferences, Private Fostering Reviews, Secure Accommodation Reviews, Foster Carer Reviews, disruption meetings and complex planning meetings - • The ability to communicate with children, young people, and their families - To ensure the child’s views are considered by the local authority - • To have the sufficient relevant social work experience in children’s social care to undertake the required functions - • To have the confidence and ability to work constructively with senior managers, offering a critical perspective and appropriate challenge - • To have a thorough understanding of the Care Planning Regulations and legal framework relating to looked after children and care leavers, including knowledge of National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations, and the Adoption Agencies Regulations Candidate profile - Relevant social care experience in a UK local authority, community, safeguarding or provider setting. - Right to work, professional references and role-specific compliance before placement. - Children's services experience, including statutory, safeguarding, assessment or family support work where required. Pay and representation - Public rate shown: GBP 27.03/hr PAYE. - Verovian will confirm availability, compliance position, location fit and consent before any client submission. - Client identity and full submission details are handled through the recruiter-led process.
Role scope
- Carry out assessments, planning and family support within safeguarding expectations.
- Maintain clear case records, analysis and timely escalation.
- Work with children, families, schools, health and legal partners.
What we will qualify with you
- Caseload, supervision, court work, travel and duty expectations.
- Pay route, working pattern and interview timeline.
- Consent before employer disclosure.
Candidate profile
- Relevant social care experience in a UK local authority,community,safeguarding or provider setting.,Right to work,professional references and role-specific compliance before placement.,Children's services experience,including statutory,safeguarding,assessment or family support work where required.
- Right to work check,Professional references,DBS and barred-list checks where required,Social work registration with the relevant UK regulator where required
Pay, rota and consent
Published pay/rate: GBP 27.03/hr PAYE. Working pattern: 2026-09-01 to 2026-11-23; 08:30-17:00. Setting: Local authority, community social care or provider service. Before representation, Verovian will confirm pay or rate, working pattern, location expectations, client context and what information you consent to share.
Before work-finding proceeds, Verovian will provide the required Key Information Document and confirm the assignment, pay route, deductions, holiday position, location, hours and cancellation terms. Applying does not reserve the shift or require you to accept it.