Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Southwark Council

£315.16 per day Umbrella
Hybrid Working
London

Caritas Recruitment is working with Southwark Council to recruit an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join a friendly and supportive team of seven IROs.

This role is ideal for an experienced manager within Children's Services who also has recent, significant Independent Reviewing Officer experience.

The Role

As an IRO, you will:

  • Chair in-person reviews for children and young people.
  • Ensure the child's voice is central to planning and decision-making.
  • Oversee and challenge care planning to prevent drift and delay.
  • Monitor safeguarding arrangements and outcomes for children in care.
  • Produce high-quality review reports and outcome-focused plans.
  • Work closely with social work teams, partner agencies and Children's Guardians.
  • Contribute to quality assurance and audit activity.

What's on Offer?

  • £315.16 per day Umbrella (£226.23 PAYE)
  • Hybrid working pattern with a mix of office, home working and visits.
  • Supportive team of 7 IROs.
  • Caseloads of approximately 55-65 children.
  • Monthly reflective group supervision and monthly 1:1 supervision.
  • Opportunity to make a real impact on outcomes for children and young people.

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration.
  • Previous management experience within Children's Services.
  • Significant recent IRO experience.
  • Strong understanding of care planning, safeguarding, court processes and quality assurance.

Interested in hearing more?

Lisa Hallinan
Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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