Independent Reviewing Officer / Conference Chair - Children's

Our Client, Barnsley Council, is seeking a Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Team.

Fantastic payrate!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Duties:
  • Reviewing and monitoring the care plans of children who are in the care of the local authority.
  • 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) Chair Duties:
  • Leading and chairing Child Protection Conferences to assess risks to a child's safety and well-being.
  • Coordinating the multi-agency response to child protection concerns, involving social workers, health care professionals, educators, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensuring that child protection plans are developed, implemented, and regularly reviewed to address identified risks and safeguard the child.
  • Making decisions regarding the need for ongoing support, intervention, or legal proceedings to protect the child from harm.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 2 years’ post qualified experience.

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!