Children's Independent Reviewing Officer

4 weeks ago

Poole, United Kingdom BCP Council Full time

Children's Independent Reviewing Officer

Job Introduction

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Children's Services are looking to recruit Independent Reviewing Officers/Child Protection Chairs who will help make a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with. We are currently on an improvement journey and have a clear vision of where we want to be, and what we want to achieve for the children in our area. Children are at the heart of everything we do and our relationship-based practice helps us to make positive and lasting changes in their lives and the lives of their families.

If you would like to become part of a team who work collaboratively with children and young people to help shape our service and influence practice, this team is for you. We are looking for experienced IROs/Child Protection Chairs who strive to make sure that the voice of the child is central in all work undertaken, as well as ensuring safe, timely and individual needs led plans are in place for children.

The role involves providing scrutiny, support and challenge to the work of social work teams and making sure that care and protection plans are progressed in a timescale that meets the child's needs. You will need to have good communication skills and be able to engage productively with families and other professionals, as well as being able to robustly manage and chair case conferences, and child in care meetings. This IRO post will hold a mixed case load of child protection and child in care work.

You will be part of a team that is dedicated and committed to achieving good outcomes for children and providing an inclusive service. Our management team provide a robust induction that enables new staff to become familiar with BCP systems, policies and procedures before cases are allocated. Case allocations are done on a gradual basis and a staff/Team Manager review will take place on a weekly basis during the induction period to review progress and learning. Staff development, wellbeing and work life balance is also a key focus for the management team who provide a supportive, nurturing and learning environment.

We are looking for experienced Child Protection Chairs/IROs who have substantial experience in working within the child protection and child in care arena. You will need to be confident in chairing meetings and working with partner agencies. Most of all, you will need to be aspirational for all of the children and young people you work with.

All applicants need to be social work qualified and registered with Social Work England. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For an informal discussion please contact: Service Manager Nicky Campbell at or

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.

DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.

Attached documents:

  • JD IRO.pdf

  • Children's Independent Reviewing Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom BCP Council Full time

    Children's Independent Reviewing Officer Job Introduction Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Children's Services are looking to recruit Independent Reviewing Officers/Child Protection Chairs who will help make a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with. We are currently on an improvement journey and have a...

  • Children's Independent Reviewing Officer

    1 month ago

    Poole, Poole, United Kingdom BCP Council Full time

    Children's Independent Reviewing Officer Job IntroductionBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Children's Services are looking to recruit Independent Reviewing Officers/Child Protection Chairs who will help make a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with. We are currently on an improvement journey and have a clear vision of...

  • Children's Independent Reviewing Officer

    12 hours ago

    Poole, Poole, United Kingdom BCP Council Full time

    Children's Independent Reviewing Officer Job IntroductionBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Children's Services are looking to recruit Independent Reviewing Officers/Child Protection Chairs who will help make a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with. We are currently on an improvement journey and have a clear vision of...

  • Social Work Independent Reviewing Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom BCP Council Full time

    Children's Independent Reviewing Officer Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Children's Services are looking to recruit Independent Reviewing Officers/Child Protection Chairs who will help make a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with. We are currently on an improvement journey and have a clear vision of where we want...

  • Team Leader

    5 days ago

    Poole, United Kingdom Diverse Abilities Full time

    **We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our Children’s Team at Diverse Abilities.** **We need you to help us to lead on the delivery of exceptional, high-quality care for children living with disabilities.** **Who we are**: Diverse Abilities is Dorset’s disability charity who have been supporting children and adults with profound physical and...

  • Team Leader

    5 days ago

    Poole, United Kingdom Diverse Abilities Full time

    **We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our Children’s Team at Diverse Abilities.** **We need you to help us to lead on the delivery of exceptional, high-quality care for children living with disabilities.** **Who we are**: Diverse Abilities is Dorset’s disability charity who have been supporting children and adults with profound physical and...

  • Children and Young People's Counsellor

    1 month ago

    Poole, United Kingdom ReWellness Counselling Adults & Children Full time

    **We are seeking **dedicated and compassionate counsellors specialising in working with children and young people to join our growing team to work within a school setting and/or our own therapy rooms, 12 contracted hours per week, flexible times. **ReWellness Counselling** is passionate about providing opportunities for growth and change. We offer a bespoke...

  • Appointment Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Poole, United Kingdom Hays Business Support Full time

    Core duties of the role: Call clients to book in annual review meetings Navigate and plot meetings across England to optimise Financial Planners' journeys Update and manage each Financial Planners diary Send confirmation letters to clients Make up and maintain compliant files To comply with the principals of treating customers fairly in all aspects...

  • Female Team Leader

    5 days ago

    Poole, United Kingdom Diverse Abilities Full time

    **We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our Children’s Team at Diverse Abilities.** **We need you to help us to lead on the delivery of exceptional, high-quality care for children living with disabilities.** **Who we are**: Diverse Abilities is Dorset’s disability charity who have been supporting children and adults with profound physical and...

  • Independent Assurance Lead

    18 hours ago

    Poole, United Kingdom RNLI Full time

    Vehicle - A vehicle will be made available to carry out your duties - Contract type - Permanent - Hours - Full Time - Location - Poole, Dorset, England - Location description - This role is Poole based, however the flexibility to work from home is available.**About us**: The RNLI is a charity that provides a 24-hour rescue service in the UK and Ireland,...

  • Independent Assurance Lead

    5 hours ago

    Poole, United Kingdom RNLI Full time

    Vehicle - A vehicle will be made available to carry out your duties - Contract type - Permanent - Hours - Full Time - Location - Poole, Dorset, England - Location description - This role is Poole based, however the flexibility to work from home is available.**About us**: The RNLI is a charity that provides a 24-hour rescue service in the UK and Ireland,...

  • Administrator

    3 weeks ago

    Poole, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    Administrator Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council are currently looking for an experienced Administrator to join their team. As the Administrator, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Children's First Response & MASH Team and the General Hub. Working Hours Full and part-time hours are available for this...

  • Security Officer

    1 week ago

    Poole, United Kingdom Staffline Full time

    Great opportunity to work as a Security Officer for a leading global security and outsourcing group, specialising in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. Staffline is recruiting for a Security Officer to work in Yeovil. The rate of pay is £11.44 per hour. This is a part-time...

  • Independent Assurance Lead

    18 hours ago

    Poole, United Kingdom RNLI Full time

    Contract type - Permanent - Hours - Full Time - Location - Poole, Dorset, England - Location description - This role is Poole based, however the flexibility to work from home is available.**About us**: The RNLI is a charity that provides a 24-hour rescue service in the UK and Ireland, seasonal lifeguards, and flood rescue response. Volunteers make up 95% of...

  • Independent Assurance Lead

    5 hours ago

    Poole, United Kingdom RNLI Full time

    Contract type - Permanent - Hours - Full Time - Location - Poole, Dorset, England - Location description - This role is Poole based, however the flexibility to work from home is available.**About us**: The RNLI is a charity that provides a 24-hour rescue service in the UK and Ireland, seasonal lifeguards, and flood rescue response. Volunteers make up 95% of...

  • Office Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Poole, United Kingdom Team Jobs- Commercial Full time

    Do you have a passion for working closely with B2B customers? Are you looking for a varied and exciting role… This could be the opportunity for you! TeamJobs are looking for an experienced Customer Service Executive / Office Manager for our client based in Poole, Dorset. £28,000 DOE Permanent - Full Time - Monday to Friday 22 days holiday (Plus Bank...

  • Weighbridge Administrator

    1 month ago

    Poole, United Kingdom W&S Waste Management Ltd Full time

    **W & S Waste Management Ltd** **Weighbridge Assistant - Waste Transfer Station** **W&S - 1-4 Kennington Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, BH17 0GF** **Full Time Vacancy** We have an opening for a weighbridge operator to work in our busy waste transfer station. The position will involve dealing with customers that come into site to tip and taking...

  • Site Manager

    7 days ago

    Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

    Due to the promotion of our Site Manager, we are looking to recruit a new colleague to our team. We are vibrant all-age special school for children aged 2-19 who have CLDD (Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities). At Montacute School we are passionate about providing an exceptional education for each of our very special pupils with complex needs. If...

  • Site Manager

    5 days ago

    Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

    Due to the promotion of our Site Manager, we are looking to recruit a new colleague to our team. We are vibrant all-age special school for children aged 2-19 who have CLDD (Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities). At Montacute School we are passionate about providing an exceptional education for each of our very special pupils with complex needs. If...

  • Site Manager

    9 hours ago

    Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

    Due to the promotion of our Site Manager, we are looking to recruit a new colleague to our team. We are vibrant all-age special school for children aged 2-19 who have CLDD (Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities). At Montacute School we are passionate about providing an exceptional education for each of our very special pupils with complex needs. If...