Independent Reviewing Officer Fostering

Are you an experienced Fostering IRO?

Do you have a passion for providing first-class support to Children's Services?

We have an excellent Locum Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer opportunity available in the central Liverpool area. The Fostering IRO will be required to independently chair foster carer reviews.

Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&C's apply)

Responsibilities:

• Independently organise, co-ordinate all Foster Carer Reviews, Post Allegation Reviews and Cause for Concern meetings, in line with statutory requirements and guidance. Including preparing any necessary reports, offering advice, and maintaining information and performance targets for all reviews.
• Ensure all planning arrangements for Looked After Children are of the highest quality and compliant in accordance with all statutory guidance and regulations as set out in CA 1989, IRO Regulations and Guidance 2004 and Working Together 2013.
• Prepare high quality review reports with clear recommendations regarding the carer(s) suitability to foster, evidencing the rationale of the recommendations.
• Undertake case audit reviews.

To be considered for the IRO role...ideally, you will have:

• BSc Social Work or equivalent
• Social Work England Registration
• Fostering Independent Review Experience
• In-depth knowledge legal frameworks with associated statutory legislation and statutory guidance
• Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to performance indicators

To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today...Or for more information or a confidential discussion please call Lynne Thomson @ QSW Hub

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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