Current jobs related to Independent Reviewing Officer/CP chair - SouthendonSea - Tripod Executive


  • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom iWork Recruitment Limited Full time

    Contract to start on 26-02-24 until 23-02-25 with a possible extension. **Hybrid working** **Job Purpose** To provide a consistent and high-quality service to frontline teams in the chairing and management of statutory reviews for children looked after and of child protection conferences as governed by: The Children Acts 1989 and 2004. Statutory guidance...


  • Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Ackerman Pierce Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer - Children's Social CareLocation: Southend-on-Sea City CouncilJob Type: Part-Time (22 hours per week)Salary: Level 10About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join our team at Southend-on-Sea City Council. As a key member of our social care team, you will play a...


  • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom iWork Recruitment Limited Full time

    Contract to start on 28-08-23 until 29-10-23 with a possible extension. **Job Purpose** To provide a consistent and high-quality service to frontline teams in the chairing and management of statutory reviews for children looked after and of child protection conferences as governed by: - The Children Acts 1989 and 2004 - Statutory guidance for the review...


  • Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom Charles Hunter Associates Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Children's Social Worker to join our Independent Reviewing Officer team. As an IRO, you will play a critical role in reviewing the cases of children who are looked after and monitoring the process of the plans followed by families.Key Responsibilities:Attending Child Protection Conferences and...


  • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer - Stoke**: - EM-2010**£38 Per Hour** - Full Time**Contract** **Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire** **Job Description**: - Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer - Stoke - Pay Rate - £38 per hourThere is plenty of hybrid working available. - This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you: - A...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Remedy Social Work Full time

    Job SummaryAs a Social Work Case Review Specialist at Remedy Social Work, you will be responsible for reviewing the cases of children who are looked after, ensuring their care plans are in place and meeting their needs. You will work closely with the IRO handbook and relevant regulations to make informed decisions.Key Responsibilities Review cases of looked...


  • Leigh-on-Sea, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Child Protection and assisting in their search for a locum IRO.  Key details of the position: Job Title - Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience) Location - Leigh on Sea (South East Essex) Duration - 3 months on going Schedule -  Monday to Friday, 9am to...


  • Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Remedy Social Work Full time

    Job SummaryRemedy Social Work is seeking a highly skilled Social Work Case Review Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing the cases of children who are looked after, ensuring their needs are being met, and promoting their welfare.Key ResponsibilitiesReview cases of children who are looked after, in accordance...


  • Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom Hunter AHP Resourcing Full time €38 - €40

    Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Child Protection and assisting in their search for a locum IRO. Schedule - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations England 2010, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and the IRO...


  • Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Tripod Executive Full time

    Job Title: Independent Reviewing OfficerSouthend City Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Safeguarding and Reviews Service. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and safety of children in care.About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for...


  • Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Tripod Executive Full time

    Job Title: Independent Reviewing OfficerSouthend City Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Safeguarding and Reviews Service. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and safety of children in care.About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for...


  • Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom Hunter AHP Resourcing Full time €38 - €40

    Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Child Protection and assisting in their search for a locum IRO. Key details of the position: Job Title - Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience) Location - Leigh on Sea (South East Essex) Duration - 3 months on going Schedule - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Start Date...


  • Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Remedy Social Work Full time

    Care Planning and Case Review Roles at Remedy Social WorkAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Social Work Senior Practitioner to join our team in the area of Care Planning and Case Review. As a key member of our safeguarding team, you will be responsible for reviewing cases of children who are looked after, taking necessary decisions to confirm the...

  • Senior Practitioner

    3 weeks ago


    Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom NonStop Consulting Full time

    Job DescriptionAdvanced Practitioner OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our Safeguarding team in South Essex. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for engaging with children, their carers, and families to understand their circumstances, wishes, and feelings.Key Responsibilities:Form conclusions that direct...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time

    Join our team as a Health and Safety, Independent Authoriser where you'll play a crucial role in authorising, coordinating, and reviewing complex confined space sewer entry works.Your responsibilities include producing and maintaining the IAB dashboard and liaising with the Wastewater Control Centre regarding confined space call figures.What you’ll be...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time

    Join our team as an Independent Authoriser working with Health and Safety and operational teams across the Water and Wastewater business. Ensure our staff and our contractors planning, entering, and working in confined space, and able to go home safely every day.What you’ll be doing as an Independent AuthoriserChallenge the need for confined space entries...


  • Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Hunter AHP Resourcing Full time

    Job Title: Locum Child Protection SpecialistJob Summary:Hunter AHP Resourcing is seeking a skilled and experienced Locum Child Protection Specialist to join their team. As a key member of the Child Protection and team, you will be responsible for reviewing cases of children who are looked after, taking necessary decisions to confirm their care plans, and...

  • Southend Council

    4 weeks ago


    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Duties of the role will be; To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations England 2010, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and the IRO handbook. To take all necessary decisions to confirm the child's care plan. To monitor progress of plans for children between CLA Reviews and Child...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Job Description**: B7 Non-Medical Independant Prescribing Pharmacist required to work within the Community at patients home and GP Practices in Southend. MUST be a car driver. To start ASAP - Three months + Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm SystemOne and Mobius knowledge - Desirable Assessment skills - Essential Non-Medical/Indepandent Prescriber - Essential The...

  • Southend Council

    3 weeks ago


    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Remedy Recruitment Group Full time

    Duties of the role will be; To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations England 2010, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and the IRO handbook. To take all necessary decisions to confirm the child's care plan. To monitor progress of plans for children between CLA Reviews and Child...

Independent Reviewing Officer/CP chair

2 months ago


SouthendonSea, United Kingdom Tripod Executive Full time

Your new role

Southend City Council are looking to appoint a 22hrs per week, permanent Independent Reviewing Officer to join the Safeguarding and Reviews Service. The successful candidates will be joining a service committed to ensuring plans for children in our care are progressed without delay and lead to improved outcomes for children. 

As the newly appointed IRO, you will be required to chair child protection conferences in line with SET Child Protection Procedures and Working Together to Safeguard Children. You will review the cases of children who are looked after and take all necessary decisions to confirm the child’s care plan.

You will monitor progress of plans for children between CLA Reviews and Child Protection Conferences to ensure their needs are being met. 

By joining Southend, you will be joining a service that Ofsted reported in 2023 as 'Social workers who were spoken to during this visit were positive about working for Southend and reported feeling safe and ‘belonging’. Social workers reported that management is thoughtful, considers successes and celebrates good practice...the senior leadership team are visible and social workers can discuss issues affecting their work with children.

There is a requirement that you are able to work Wednesdays, the other 2 days are flexible.

Within this position, there will be working from home opportunities every two weeks for administration duties, meetings will be onsite and in person.

 

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England.

You are required to have statutory local authority children's services experience along with experience of improving outcomes for children who are being harmed, including children who experience domestic abuse and chronic neglect.

You will need to have the ability to engage in a restorative manner with parents, carers and children in order for them to know they are central to all aspects of planning. As well as having the ability to share expertise in the field of child protection with social workers, social work managers and partner agencies.

You will have strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and have the ability to organise and manage a varied workload.