Independent Reviewing Officer | Gateshead

Reference: AS008_1751560290

We are currently recruiting for an IRO / Independent Reviewing Officer for Child Protection reviews for Gateshead Social Services in the North East

You need to work worked in a similar roles previously. Currently working from home and office

The role is to undertake the statutory role of IRO for children in care, undertake the role of Independent Chairperson for Initial Child Protection Conferences and Child Protection Reviews, undertake foster carer reviews as needed. We offer training opportunities with induction provided dependent on candidate's need, regular supervision, fortnightly team meetings/IRO Group Supervision, Hybrid working and free parking at the office base.

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

  • Your own dedicated specialist consultant
  • Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
  • Prompt and reliable payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • £500 referral fee

For more information on this role or any other roles in the North East please contact ANDY SCULLY

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

£34.45 - 35.79
Per hour
GBP34.45 - GBP35.79 per hour

Newcastle upon Tyne

Temporary

Added 03/07/2025
Reference: AS008_1751560290

Independent Reviewing Officer | Gateshead

Newcastle upon Tyne
Temporary

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