Independent Chair

Independent Chair – Child Protection Conferences | 9551 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £50,166 to £54,277 per annum | Grade L | Bowthorpe Community Hub (primarily covering Norwich, West and Breckland PODs, with flexibility across Norfolk) Independent Chair – Child Protection Conferences (with occasional LAC Reviews/IRO duties) Service: Independent Statutory Service Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? We’re looking for a dedicated Independent Chair to lead Child Protection Conferences, with the occasional requirement to chair Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews and act as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO). As part of our Independent Statutory Service, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You’ll work within a committed, county-wide team that operates from multiple venues, offering flexibility and collaboration through our POD system: Norwich & South West & Breckland North, East & Broadland While your primary base will be Bowthorpe Community Hub, you’ll mainly support the Norwich, West and Breckland areas, with flexibility to work across other locations when required. What we’re looking for: Proven experience in chairing complex multi-agency meetings. Strong understanding of child protection and statutory review processes, including LAC Reviews. Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills. Commitment to promoting the voice of the child and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 4 January 2026 at 23:55 All other applicants closing date: 8 January 2026 at 23:55 Interviews to take place on Tuesday 13th January 2026