JOB-20240819-db742659

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

Location: Bury, UK
Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join Bury Council's Children's Services. This ongoing locum position offers a competitive £40.00 per hour and the flexibility of part-time or full-time working.

You will play a critical role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of looked after children, ensuring care planning is robust, timely, outcome-focused, and fully compliant with statutory requirements. This is a high-impact role where your professional judgement, challenge, and leadership will directly influence children's life chances.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that fits your lifestyle and commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Earn £40.00 per hour, giving you flexibility and control over your income.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your career.

• Multi-Agency Working: Build strong professional networks across health, education, and partner agencies.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible role that supports a healthy balance between work and personal life.

• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in improving outcomes for looked after children.

What You Will Do

• Chair statutory Looked After Children (LAC) reviews in line with legislation and Bury Council procedures.

• Ensure care plans are child-focused, outcome-driven, legally compliant, and promote permanence and wellbeing.

• Monitor and evaluate the local authority's performance between reviews to ensure children's needs are being met.

• Ensure the child's wishes and feelings are central to all planning and decision-making.

• Provide independent oversight and professional challenge to drive high standards of practice.