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Independent Reviewing officer

JR United Kingdom

England

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Join a forward-thinking organization as an Independent Reviewing Officer, where you will play a crucial role in the child welfare system. This position involves attending and chairing meetings, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care, and providing strategic leadership within the Children and Young People’s Directorate. You will work closely with operational management, deliver safeguarding services, and contribute to compliance with standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in Suffolk, all while working in a hybrid environment that promotes flexibility and collaboration.

Recognised social work qualification and management experience required.
3 years experience as an Independent Reviewing Officer is essential.

Attend and chair meetings across various locations in Suffolk.
Provide strategic leadership and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.

Social Work Qualification

Management Experience

Child Protection Knowledge

Experience as Independent Reviewing Officer

Recognised Social Work Qualification

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Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer

Hourly rate: £40

Work Pattern: Hybrid arrangements to be agreed and based around conferences and reviews.

The Role

An Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) plays a key role in the child welfare system, particularly in the context of children in care or under child protection plans.

The responsibility of the Children and Young People’s Directorate is to ensure the safety, well-being and learning of children and young people.

Key Requirements

To attend/chair meetings at a variety of locations throughout Suffolk and wider as necessary.
Responsible for the effective delivery of safeguarding services for children in care and those subject to child protection plans throughout the County.
Continue to work with and embed the Suffolk signs of safety and wellbeing practice framework. The framework is having a positive impact on practice development, effective engagement with families, staff morale and motivation across the service.
Provide strategic leadership and will work closely with operational management
Provide reports and analysis to directorate management on safeguarding issues
Provide scrutiny of care and child protection plans
Responsible for achieving compliance against standards and operational requirements
Be a regulation 44 visitor to the Suffolk County Council children’s homes, including monthly reporting on effectiveness to safeguard children and the conduct of the homes.

Skills & Experience

A recognised social work qualification and experience at a management level
Considerable experience of children in care and child protection
To be able to provide knowledge of current research and legislation
3 Years Experience as an Independent Reviewing Officer

The service reflects Suffolk County Council’s ASPIRE values; Achieve, Support, Pride, Inspire, Respect & Empower. We are committed to working together, striving to improve and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and families in Suffolk.

The closing date for completed applications is: 28th March 2025 (Midnight)

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