Independent Safeguarding And Reviewing Officer

Pertemps Social Care · Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Independent Safeguarding And Reviewing Officer at Pertemps Social Care, based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, paying £38.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£38.00 per hour
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
10 Sep 2026

Reference V49110730

About the role

Independent Safeguarding And Reviewing Officer 
  • £38.00 per hour
    • Staffordshire
    • 37 hours p/w
    • Minimum 3 month contract

About the role:
• The city has been voted as one of the friendliest places in the UK
• We are a very small geographical area and cover locality basis therefore travelling between visits, once in Stoke is extremely limited in terms of mileage
• Opportunities to become a ‘champion’ in various different areas of practice and development
• Secured funding for ‘family hubs’ and have been rolling these out across the city creating a fantastic early help offer including parenting programmes, confidence building courses, adult learning offer, food banks and charitable support plus much more
• We have a strong management team and also senior managers who are very supported
• Free parking via our critical user parking permit for various car parks across the city, including parking on the multi-deck car park next to the office
• Our culture is very much based upon team work, supporting each other and working together with our multi-agency professionals, this is emphasised by our locality working and strong working relationships
• Our model of working is restorative practice and this is well imbedded into our practice now



What you need:
  • A degree in Social Work or equivalent
    • Registered with Social Work England
    • At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
    • Driver with own vehicle
    • Experience of IRO/CP chair role
    • Completed relevant post-qualifying training
    • Enhanced DBS check
    • Excellent communication and written skills
 
 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:


  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
    • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
    • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
    • Looked After Children (LAC)
    • Fostering / Adoption
    • Children’s & Adult Social Work
    • Service Manager / Head of Service
    • Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
    • Occupational Therapist
 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
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📞 [phone removed] / [phone removed]
 
Take the next step in your social work career with us!
 

Reference: V49110730 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 10 Sep 2026 · Listed via Pertemps Social Care

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