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JOB-20240819-db742659

<h1>Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)</h1>

Specialism: Social Worker - Children's Services 
 Location: Newham, UK 
 Salary: £42.00 per hour 
 Contract: Ongoing Locum 
 Schedule: Full Time (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) / Part Time

Step into a vital role as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) within Newham's Children's Services. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and rights of children in care while benefiting from flexible working and competitive hourly pay. Enjoy a dynamic, supportive environment where your expertise drives positive change.


<h2>Perks and Benefits</h2>

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Flexible Working: Choose full-time hours (9am-5pm) or part-time to fit your lifestyle.
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Hourly Pay: £42.00 per hour gives you full control over your earnings.
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Professional Growth: Work within a progressive service offering ongoing learning and development opportunities.
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Dynamic Environment: Be part of a service continuously striving for improvement and best practice.
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Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, resource-rich environment committed to excellent outcomes for children.
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<h2>What You Will Do</h2>

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Chair Statutory Reviews: Lead child-centred review meetings for children looked after, ensuring inclusive and meaningful participation.
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Monitor Care Plans: Track progress, identify delays, and take proactive action to ensure plans remain effective and legally compliant.
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Provide Professional Challenge: Use dispute resolution processes to address concerns and improve service delivery.
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Safeguarding &amp; Risk Management: Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met and robust risk plans are in place.
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Champion Children's Rights: Promote children's voices and support their active involvement in their reviews.
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Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with social workers, educators, carers, and other professionals to improve practice and outcomes.
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Record &amp; Report: Maintain accurate documentation and produce clear reports to monitor performance and evidence decision-making.
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<h2>About the Role</h2>

As an IRO, you play a crucial role

Sanctuary Personnel

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) 

JOB-20240819-db742659Join our dynamic team in London as a Locum Social Worker Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO), earning a competitive £45.20 per hour. This ongoing opportunity welcomes both full-time and part-time applications, offering you the flexibility to shape your work schedule around 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with the option for flexible working hours. Dive into an impactful role where your expertise truly makes a difference! Perks and benefits:- Part-time considered! Enjoy a work-life balance tailored to your unique lifestyle needs. - Experience diverse cases that enrich your professional life and enhance your skills in child protection. - Grow your network by connecting with professionals across various fields in London. - Engage in continuous professional development with our support for training and career advancement. - Bask in the vibrancy of London, a city brimming with culture, history, and endless opportunities for exploration and enrichment. What you will do:- Lead and manage child protection practices within Family Help and Safeguarding. - Promote consistent and high-quality child protection practices, especially focusing on diverse ethnic minority communities. - Ensure all work complies with statutory requirements as well as departmental and Safeguarding Board policies. - Serve as a local consultant on child protection matters, providing essential guidance and support. - Foster excellent working relationships and develop networks that support comprehensive child protection efforts. - Chair case conferences and Child in Need (CIN) reviews, ensuring all practices align with established guidelines. - Quality assure child protection cases and integrate insights to inform and promote best practices. - Advise on innovative service procurement strategies, maximizing alternative funding sources. - Develop and implement systems for recording and evaluating case decisions. - Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of records per statutory and practice requisites. - Contribute to policy development, offering insights to shape impactful departmental guidelines. - Manage statistical reporting and effectively represent the head of service when needed. - Identify training needs and participate actively in professional development programs. - Engage with management information systems and attend necessary training sessions. - Flexibly undertake additional duties as directed by senior management. Embrace the vibrant and diverse culture that London offers, a bustling metropolis where history meets modernity. Enjoy the unparalleled opportunity to work in a hub of social innovation and community engagement. Whether you are exploring the historic streets or sampling the city’s culinary delights, London is a remarkable place to live and work. Join us and let London inspire your next career adventure! Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Social Work Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer - Child Protection Lead 
 Specialism: Child Protection 
 Location: Camden, London 
 Hourly Rate: £TBC 
 Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time 
 Contract: Ongoing

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Child Protection Lead to join the team in Camden. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by leading, challenging, and driving best practice within child protection. With both full-time and part-time options available, you can enjoy a flexible working arrangement that supports your career ambitions alongside your personal commitments.

This position is ideal for a confident, knowledgeable professional who is passionate about safeguarding, promoting high-quality practice, and improving outcomes for children and families.


<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3>

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Full-time or part-time options: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and responsibilities.
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Competitive pay: Earn a rate reflective of your specialist expertise and leadership skills.
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Professional development: Access ongoing training and CPD opportunities to strengthen and broaden your practice.
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Work-life balance: Thrive in a supportive environment that values staff wellbeing.
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Networking opportunities: Work closely with multi-agency partners and expand your professional connections within the child protection sector.
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<h3>Role Purpose</h3>

As the Child Protection Lead IRO, you will provide robust scrutiny, challenge, and oversight of child protection processes. You will chair child protection conferences and Child in Need reviews, promote multi-agency collaboration, and ensure practice complies with statutory frameworks and departmental policies. You will also contribute to policy development, training, and quality assurance activities.


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Lead on child protection practice for Family Help and Safeguarding teams.
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Promote high-quality, consistent practice, with a particular focus on supporting ethnic minority communities.
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Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, Working Together guidance, and local procedures.
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Act as a consultant and advisor to practitioners and managers, supporting continuous improvement.
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Build and maintain local networks that strengthen child protection partnerships.
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Chair child protection conferences and CIN reviews, ensuring effective planning and decision-making.
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