Independent Reviewing Officer

1 week ago

Harrogate, United Kingdom North Yorkshire Council Full time

**Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire**

**Salary: From £47,181 up to £51,356 per annum pro rata + relocation support**

**Grade: M**

**Contract: Permanent**

**Hours: Full time (37 hours)**

**Join Our ‘Outstanding’ Team as an Independent Reviewing Officer**

North Yorkshire Council is proud to have a national reputation for excellence, and we’re looking for passionate Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) to join our dedicated team. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate.

**What Makes This Role Special?**

As an IRO, you’ll be the independent voice for children and young people, ensuring their thoughts and opinions shape the decisions about their care. You will have a key role in ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.

You’ll chair**reviews and oversee the plans for Children in Care, chair Child Protection Conferences, undertake Regulation 44 visits to our children’s homes and also conduct Annual Reviews for Foster Carers, holding the Local Authority and partners to account and promoting a high quality of practice.

This is a role for someone who thrives on making a difference, values quality assurance, and wants to work in an environment that embraces transformational change and innovation.

**What We’re Looking For**

- Qualified Social Worker (Diploma in Social Work or equivalent).
- Social Work England registration.
- Significant experience in children and families work, including complex cases and multi-agency meetings.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to travel across North Yorkshire and work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours meetings.

As a council we are lucky to benefit from access to modern technology enabling staff to work from multiple locations, including working from home. We very much promote flexible working, providing it meets our service needs.

**Why Join Us?**

- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service - plus public holidays.

Pension Scheme:

- for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
- Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
- And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.

North Yorkshire as a county also benefits from excellent road and rail links, with easy access to bordering regions such as Yorkshire & Humber, Lincolnshire, and East Riding, all of which are easily commutable to our great county, some members of our team travel from surrounding towns and cities including York, Beverley and Whitby.

We welcome individuals looking to relocate, for further information please see our Relocation Policy

**Key dates**

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026

Interview date: Monday 12th January 2026

**Key documents**

Job Description / Person Specification.pdf

Total Rewards Brochure

**Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.**

**We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.**

**Independent Reviewing Officer**

**Salary**:£47,181 - £51,356

**Posted**:12/12/2025

**Closing date**:05/01/2026

**Closing time**:23:59

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