IRO - BirminghamPLACEHOLDEREngland

Independent Reviewing OfficerPermanent RoleMidlands£50k-£55kHybrid working – on site when requiredCV's are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week ASAPA council based in the Midlands are looking for an experienced and dedicated Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join their long established Reviewing Service. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice in Children’s Services and have experience of chairing meetings of a challenging nature and child protection within the court arena.Your Role as Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO):· Reviewing and monitoring the care plans of children who are in the care of the local authority· Caseloads are typically 65-69 per IRO· Ensuring that the child's welfare and best interests are prioritised in all decision-making processes· Conducting impartial and objective reviews of the child's case, including regular reviews and statutory reviews· Chairing meetings related to the child's care plan and facilitating discussions among relevant parties. Child Protection (CP)Your previous experience as Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO):· A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a related field· Experience of residential and family placement services· Knowledge and experience of the systems for children in care and be professionally confident and competent in challenging standards of care and practice· Registration with Social Work England· Excellent report writing skills/assessment skills· Significant IRO experience· Enhanced DBS· Professional referencesIf you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Sarah Macrae on ##### ##### or apply today.(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based