Independent Reviewing Officer - Channel Islands

High earning potential with 20% tax | £5,000 relocation support | Senior safeguarding influence | Island lifestyle change

If you are an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair ready for a genuine lifestyle shift, this opportunity offers senior-level impact alongside a significantly improved take-home income. With a salary of £82,000–£86,974 per annum and a lower 20% income tax rate, your earnings go further while you continue to influence safeguarding practice at a strategic level.

This is a highly visible quality assurance role where your professional judgement carries weight. You will have the autonomy to challenge practice constructively, shape service improvement, and ensure children’s voices remain central to planning and review processes.

Package & Benefits

• Salary £82,000–£86,974 per annum.

• Up to £5,000 relocation package and practical support with your move.

• 16% employer pension contribution.

• Assistance sourcing suitable and affordable accommodation.

 • Role is also available on an agency basis

 • Lower local income tax rate of 20%.

About the Company You will join a stable, well-led children’s services team with an experienced senior leadership group committed to high standards and continuous improvement. The service values robust oversight, professional curiosity, and reflective practice to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair Child Protection Conferences and statutory reviews for looked-after children.

• Monitor and scrutinise care plans to ensure statutory compliance and best practice.

• Provide independent challenge to frontline practice to drive improved safeguarding outcomes.

• Contribute to service-wide quality assurance and continuous improvement.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

• Proven experience as an Independent Reviewing Officer and or Child Protection Chair.

• Strong safeguarding knowledge with experience of challenging practice appropriately.

If you are considering a move and want to understand the realities of relocating as an Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair, we welcome a confidential conversation. Contact nathan@leadersincare or call 07401 281738  for more information or a confidential discussion.