Independent Reviewing Officer

2 weeks ago


Slough UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Slough Children First Full time

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 our Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service.


You’ll need to advocate and champion our Children Looked After (CLA) and ensure care planning promotes early permanence planning. And you’ll need to be skilled in engaging and supporting the participation of children in the review and planning process.

As an IRO, you’re 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.


To be able to do this effectively, you’ll need to be a Qualified Social Worker with extensive post qualifying experience, be registered with Social Work England and have the following experience and skills:

  • A 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;
  • The ability and experience to effectively challenge to ensure best outcomes for children, including effective escalation; and
  • Effectively contribute to training forums and other meetings and act as an expert in the wider department.


If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Agile working supported by technology
  • Flexible working policies
  • Friendly working environment and great colleagues.


Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.



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