Children's IRO - Hull

Reference: 670749

An experienced social work professional is sought for a Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) role in Hull. This is an opportunity to help ensure that children looked after receive high-quality care, have their voices heard and achieve the best possible outcomes. You will work independently and constructively with children, families, social workers, carers and partner agencies to promote effective care planning and permanence.

Your responsibilities will include chairing statutory reviews for children in care, ensuring plans are purposeful, outcomes-focused and regularly updated. You will make sure children are appropriately consulted and supported to participate in decisions about their lives, taking account of their wishes, feelings, identity and individual circumstances. You will monitor the implementation of care plans, identify drift or delay, and challenge decisions where necessary to safeguard the child’s welfare.

You will also contribute to the quality assurance of services, identify recurring themes and escalate concerns through the appropriate resolution processes. The role involves maintaining accurate records, preparing clear reports and working closely with safeguarding, education, health, legal and commissioned services. You will be expected to promote permanence planning, effective transitions and positive relationships between children and the adults responsible for their care.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care is essential, along with a sound understanding of legislation, statutory guidance and practice relating to children looked after, safeguarding, fostering, adoption and permanence. Experience of chairing reviews, quality assurance, dispute resolution or independent reviewing would be highly advantageous.

You will need excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills, together with the confidence to influence and challenge professional practice respectfully. The ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and maintain a child-centred approach is essential. A commitment to equality, inclusion, participation and improving outcomes for children and young people is expected. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check and appropriate employment checks will be required.

From £32.20
Per hour
Added 12/11/2026
Reference: 670749

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