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JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Independent Reviewing Officer 
 Location: Medway, Kent 
 Salary: £46,000.00 - £66,000.00 per annum 
 Contract: Part-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced social worker seeking an opportunity to create meaningful change? We are recruiting an Independent Reviewing Officer to join a dedicated team in Medway, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Looked After Children. This position offers the flexibility of part-time working hours, a highly competitive salary, and the chance to contribute to a service that values children's voices at the heart of care planning.


<h3>Perks &amp; Benefits</h3>

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Part-Time Flexibility 
 Maintain work-life balance while making a real difference.
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Ongoing Professional Development 
 Access training and growth opportunities to support career progression.
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Supportive &amp; Positive Environment 
 Work with a team that values collaboration, respect, and high standards.
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Excellent Location 
 Enjoy everything Medway has to offer - rich history, scenic surroundings, and strong community spirit.
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<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>

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Chair Looked After Child (LAC) review meetings in line with statutory timescales.
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Ensure care plans are outcome-focused and reflect the individual needs and wishes of each child.
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Monitor and challenge delays in permanency and placement planning.
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Assess and review key areas including education, health, placement suitability, and contact arrangements.
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Provide independent oversight to ensure best practice and escalate safeguarding concerns where necessary.
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Advocate for children's rights and access to services, ensuring their voices are central to decision-making.
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Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
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Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals and agencies.
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Maintain accurate reports and records within required timeframes.
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Contribute to service improvements through constructive challenge and feedback.
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<h3>Person Specification</h3>

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Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
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Strong experience within statutory children's services.
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Skilled in chairing meetings and
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Sanctuary Personnel

Independent Reviewing Officer

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Independent Reviewing Officer to work Part Time (3 Days) based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Independent Reviewing Officer job is up to £61,676 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To ensure the provision of an efficient service to children and young people in need of protection and children and young people looked after by Medway Council.</li><li>To ensure efficient and effective inter-agency working in respect of the child protection system and of services to children looked after.</li><li>To constructively challenge actions and interventions that are not delivering the required outcomes for children and young people.</li><li>To comply with statutory guidance by providing independent reviews of looked after children.</li><li>To contribute to quality assurance measures and performance management systems to maintain and promote high practice standards.</li><li>To chair complex case conferences/review meetings effectively, facilitating the full participation of professionals, parents and children and young people, and ensuring the views of children and young people are heard and given due attention.</li><li>To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.</li><li>To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of this role:<ul>
<li>Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.</li><li>Experience of community and/or group work.</li><li>Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation.</li></ul>
Contact: This Independent Reviewing Officer job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Independent Reviewing Officer (Part Time)

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to work full time based in Slough. The salary for this permanent Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) job is up to £56,805 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To ensure that safe, high-quality services are delivered to children and young people who require a multi-agency CP response and those who are looked after by the Local Authority, and to alert the responsible line managers in the Borough and partner agencies to any identified concerns.</li><li>To chair CP conferences, Looked After Children reviews and other complex meetings (e.g. strategy meetings, placement disruption meetings) in accordance with government guidance and local procedures.</li><li>To ensure that children and young people participate appropriately in the meetings, and that their wishes and feelings are always fully considered and appropriately weighted, alongside the views of parents, carers and the input of multi-agency professionals.</li><li>To ensure that all children reviewed have an effective Looked After Childcare Plan or Child Protection Plan which clarifies the objectives to be met, by whom, within what timescale and the actions to be taken if they are not met.</li><li>To implement and monitor agreed quality standards, performance indicators and outcomes, as agreed with responsible managers, ensuring that these meet local and national targets. To assist in the collection of a range of statistical and other data. To provide and present reports as required.</li><li>To offer support and advice to staff involved in Looked After Children/Child Protection work. To record all such consultations with staff and to feed these into the line management process.</li><li>To contribute to service planning and to the promotion and review of the service to meet the changing priorities of the department in line with the Government and local agenda.</li><li>To take an active part in inter-agency forums, including participating in the planning and delivery of relevant training and CP Reports.</li></ul>
&nbsp;Requirements of this Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO):<ul>
<li>A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

Location:&nbsp;HayesSalary: £49,000 per annumContract: PermanentPlease note: This job is managed by Sanctuary Personnel on behalf of its client. If you apply, Sanctuary Personnel will receive your details and be in touch to progress your application. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced social work professional who is passionate about safeguarding vulnerable children and influencing positive outcomes in their lives.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Chairing Looked After Child Reviews: You will chair statutory reviews, ensuring that care plans reflect the child’s best interests and are reviewed within statutory timeframes. Your leadership will guide multi-disciplinary discussions to ensure that decisions made are child-focused and legally compliant.</li><li>Advocating for the Child’s Voice: As an IRO, you will champion the child’s voice, ensuring that their views, wishes, and feelings are represented in care planning. You will engage with children directly to understand their needs and aspirations.</li><li>Oversight of Care Plans: You will monitor and review the implementation of care plans, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and that social workers, carers, and other professionals are accountable for delivering high-quality care.</li><li>Challenging Drift and Delay: You will actively challenge any delays in progressing care plans, advocating for timely actions and interventions to prevent drift in the care process, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each child.</li><li>Quality Assurance and Improvement: Your role will include the responsibility of assessing the quality of social work practice, raising concerns where standards fall below expectations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of services. You will play an integral part in auditing cases to ensure compliance with statutory guidance and best practice standards.</li><li>Supporting Multi-Agency Collaboration: You will work closely with other professionals, including social workers, health professionals, education providers, and legal teams, to ensure that the care plan is holistic and meets the child’s overall needs.</li><li>Mentoring and Advising Colleagues: You will provide expert advice and guidance to social work colleagues on complex cases, helping to ensure that care planning is thorough, legally compliant, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for children.</li></ul>
Person Specification:<ul>
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Qualifications:<ul>
<li>A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree or Master’s in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work)</li><li>Current Social Work England registration</li><li>Evidence of ongoing professional development</li></ul>
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Experience:<ul>
<li>Substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, particularly in Looked After Children teams</li><li>Experience of chairing multi-agency meetings, preferably within the child protection or care planning context</li><li>Proven experience in case auditing, quality assurance, or similar roles focusing on service improvement</li></ul>
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