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Independent Reviewing Officer

Job Description

Nottingham City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our team. As an IRO, you will play a critical role in ensuring the care and protection of children in the care of Nottingham City Council. Your primary responsibility will be to monitor and review the care plans for looked after children, ensuring their voices are heard, and that their best interests are met. This is a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we are looking for someone passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Responsibilities:

  • Care Plan Reviews: Chair regular reviews for children in care, ensuring that their care plans are robust, meet their needs, and are aligned with their best interests.
  • Advocacy for Children: Act as an advocate for children, ensuring their views and wishes are considered and that they are involved in decisions about their lives.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor the quality of social work practice and service delivery to ensure that children receive the highest standards of care and support.
  • Partnership Working: Work collaboratively with social workers, families, carers, and multi-agency professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to the care and protection of children.
  • Challenge & Escalation: Where necessary, challenge decisions or actions that do not meet the best interests of the child, using formal escalation processes to address concerns.
  • Statutory Compliance: Ensure that all reviews and care plans comply with statutory regulations and national best practice standards.

Requirements:

  • Are qualified social workers, registered with Social Work England.
  • Have significant experience in children's services, particularly in safeguarding, child protection, or looked after children work.
  • Have a strong understanding of legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to children in care.
  • Are skilled in chairing complex meetings and have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

  • A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
  • Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
  • An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
  • Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
  • Payroll service twice a week.
  • Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
  • Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
  • Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
  • DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.