Job Description

Child in Need Reviewing Officer
Lambeth, London
293.45 per day (Umbrella)

We are recruiting for an experienced Child in Need Reviewing Officer to join a busy Safeguarding Service in Lambeth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with strong safeguarding experience to provide independent oversight of Child in Need (CIN) plans, ensuring interventions remain child-focused, outcome-driven, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chair and facilitate Child in Need review meetings.
• Monitor and review CIN plans, challenging drift and delay.
• Ensure children's voices, wishes, and lived experiences are central to planning.
• Provide independent scrutiny of assessments and safeguarding interventions.
• Work closely with social workers, managers, and partner agencies to improve outcomes.

Requirements:

• Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care and safeguarding services.
• Experience chairing professional meetings and working across multi-agency partnerships.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to provide effective challenge and quality assurance oversight.

What's on Offer:

• 293.45 per day (Umbrella).
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Supportive management team.
• Opportunity to influence practice and improve outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Immediate start available.

Apply today to find out more about this rewarding locum opportunity. Contact Natasha Haddon for more information.