What this role is likely to suit
Childrens Social Care - Iro - Darlington in Darlington, 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 Social Care - Iro - Darlington in Darlington, United Kingdom. This temporary Social UK opportunity is being handled by Verovian Social for a local authority or social care client. Role focus - This is to cover a permanent member of the team who is seconded for 6 months - The position is Independent Reviewing Officer - The office base is in Darlington, some home working is possible - We are am looking for a Social Work Practitioner, with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience to chair a range of statutory meetings - primarily Child Protection Conferences and Child in our Care Reviews - These meetings are face to face meetings - The CP Conference are all held in Darlington 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 England registration where required
Pay, rota and consent
Published pay/rate: GBP 27.03/hr PAYE. Working pattern: 2026-07-13 to 2027-01-22; 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.