Independent Reviewing Officer

7 days ago


Slough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Your new company
Are you passionate about the child's voice and ensuring they have a say in plans for their future? If that's you, we're looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join a supportive Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service based in Slough. This is a part-time role, 4 days per week.

Your new role
As an IRO, you will advocate and champion Children Looked After (CLA) and ensure care planning promotes early permanence planning. You will be skilled in engaging and supporting the participation of children in the review and planning process. Your role is crucial in ensuring that CLA voices are at the centre of our work as corporate parents, ensuring our children have opportunities to fully participate in making decisions with other agencies and their Social Worker.
Key Responsibilities:

Advocate for and champion the voices of Children Looked After (CLA).
Ensure care planning promotes early permanence planning.
Engage and support the participation of children in the review and planning process.
Chair and facilitate reviews for children in care.
Provide independent oversight and quality assurance of care plans.
Work collaboratively with social workers, foster carers, and other professionals.
Prepare detailed reports and recommendations based on review findings.
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and panels.What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Social Worker with extensive post-qualifying experience.
Registered with Social Work England.
Thorough working knowledge of the legal framework relating to Children Looked After, including the Children Act 1989, the Care Planning Regulations, and the duties and responsibilities of the IRO as set out in the IRO Handbook (DfE 2010).
Extensive experience as a children's Social Worker, preferably with management experience at Assistant Team Manager level or above.
Ability and experience to effectively challenge to ensure best outcomes for children, including effective escalation.
Ability to contribute to training forums and other meetings and act as an expert in the wider department.What you'll get in return

Competitive salary.
Training and development opportunities.
Agile working supported by technology.
Flexible working policies.
Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
What you need to do now
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