Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth Full time

About the Role

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team as a Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer. In this role, you will provide strategic advice and oversight of the needs of the fostering service, developing links with the Foster Carer Forum to build relationships and contribute to the development of our foster carers.

You will work closely with the IROs for Children We Look After to understand the needs of the children who our foster carers are taking care of. As a Fostering IRO, you will undertake foster carer annual household reviews and produce high-quality reports that contribute to the development of our foster carers and fostering service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic advice and oversight of the needs of the fostering service
  • Develop links with the Foster Carer Forum to build relationships and contribute to the development of our foster carers
  • Work closely with the IROs for Children We Look After to understand the needs of the children who our foster carers are taking care of
  • Undertake foster carer annual household reviews and produce high-quality reports

Requirements

  • Qualified social worker with experience of working with Children We Look After and Fostering
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Children Act 1989 and 2004, Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards
  • Awareness of current national policy, evidence-based research, and best practice

What We Offer

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such, appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



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