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Independent Reviewing Officer - Child Protection Location: Staffordshire Pay Rate: 38 per hour Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join as Chairpersons in ...

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Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer for its client to join as Chairperson in the Child Protection team based in Staffordshire. What will your ...

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How much do child protection officer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for child protection officer in the United States is $19.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Child Protection Officer vs Social Worker?

AspectChild Protection OfficerSocial Worker
Required CredentialsRelevant certifications, child protection trainingSocial work degree, licensure
Work EnvironmentChild welfare agencies, NGOs, government departmentsHospitals, community agencies, schools
Employer & IndustryChild welfare organizations, governmentHealthcare, social services, community programs
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Child Protection Officers and Social Workers often share similar credentials and work environments, focusing on safeguarding vulnerable populations. While Child Protection Officers primarily handle cases related to child safety and welfare, Social Workers have a broader scope, including family support and mental health. Both roles are vital in child welfare sectors and are frequently compared by job seekers and employers.

How do you become a child protection officer?

To become a child protection officer, candidates typically need a relevant bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, along with experience working with children or in social services. Many roles also require specialized training or certifications in child protection or safeguarding, and strong communication and assessment skills are essential.

Is being a child protection officer hard?

Child protection officers often face emotionally challenging situations involving vulnerable children, requiring strong communication, empathy, and decision-making skills. The job can be demanding due to exposure to distressing cases and the need for thorough documentation, but proper training and support can help manage these challenges.

Is it hard to become a child protection officer?

Becoming a child protection officer typically requires relevant education such as a degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, along with experience in child welfare or social services. Certification or training in child protection laws and procedures is often necessary, and strong communication and assessment skills are important for the role.
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Infographic showing various Child Protection Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,194 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Independent Reviewing Officer - Child Protection

Liquid Personnel

Hybrid

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer - Child Protection
Location: Staffordshire
Pay Rate: 38 per hour

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join as Chairpersons in the Child Protection team based in Staffordshire.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will chair Child Protection Conferences and statutory Child in Care reviews, ensuring plans are child-centred, achievable, and compliant with statutory guidance including the Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Handbook and Working Together 2023. You will visit children to gather their views, promote restorative practice, and challenge delays using the escalation process. You will monitor Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Personal Education Plans (PEPs), and Health Assessments, and contribute to quality assurance. Travel across Staffordshire and out-of-county will be required to meet business needs and ensure the child's voice is central to decision-making.

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive rate of pay

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have, 

  • Social Work England registration
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Hold a full UK driving licence
  • Post-qualified experience
  • Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Why Liquid Personnel?

  •  Free DBS and compliance service
  • Twice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service, getting you paid more quickly
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
  • Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
  • "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
  • "Find your own job" bonus - get 250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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