Independent Reviewing Officer
Independent Reviewing Officer - County Durham Council
£34.45 per hour | 37 Hours per Week
Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking to take a step up? We could have your next locum opportunity.
We are currently recruiting for a IRO / Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Team at Durham Council. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, undertaking meaningful work with children and families whilst earning a highly competitive rate.
What You'll Be Doing
Chairing Review Meetings: Lead and organise child-focused Looked After Child (LAC) review meetings, ensuring the child or young person's views are central to the process.
- Monitoring Care Plans: Scrutinise the child's care plan to guarantee it meets their current and long-term needs and aligns with the local authority's legal responsibilities.
- Advocating for the Child: Act as a consistent, trusted point of contact and independent advocate for the child's best interests and rights.
- Holding Local Authorities Accountable: Ensure the local authority fulfills its statutory duties and acts as a proper corporate parent.
- Challenging and Escalating Concerns: Act as a critical friend to social workers, identifying poor practice, and following formal escalation pathways to senior managers or Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) if a plan stalls or a child's welfare is compromise
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker (BA, MA, DipSW or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Experience within Children's Social Care
Strong assessment and risk management skills
Excellent communication and report writing abilities
What's On Offer?
- £34.45 per hour
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives
- Convenient parking available nearby
- Immediate interviews available
Interested?
If you're looking for a new challenge and would like to hear more, get in touch today for a confidential discussion.
Andrew Scully Recruitment Specialist - Children's & Adults' Social Services
"Helping Social Workers find the right opportunity for over 20 years."
Why Work with Caritas Recruitment?
At Caritas Recruitment, we understand social work because it's all we do. As one of the UK's leading specialist social care recruitment agencies, we are committed to providing a personal, professional and supportive service throughout your job search.
Benefits of Working with Caritas Recruitment:
Your own dedicated specialist consultant available 24/7
Local expertise across the North East and surrounding areas, helping to secure interviews quickly
Access to the widest range of social work opportunities across 180 local authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
Free DBS and compliance service
Generous referral bonus scheme
Ongoing support throughout your assignment
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.