Social Worker - Stockport - Locality Team - £40ph

Added 01/10/2026

Social Worker - Children Generic Team - Stockport - £40phCaritas are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Children's Locality Safeguarding Team based in Stockport.The successful candidate will be managing a Children in Need and Child Protection caseload of approximately 20 service users whilst providing a high quality and comprehensive social work service to children and young people, their families and carers.Benefits as a Children's Locality Social Worker includeSupportive team and managementProgression opportunitiesFlexible working availableCompetitive pay rateLong contracts for good performanceDuties as a Children's Locality Social Worker include:Knowledge of relevant legislationWorking with children on the Child Protection...

Children's IRO - Salford

Added 13/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to support the delivery of high-quality social care services for children and young people. This is an important role focused on ensuring that children’s welfare, wishes and feelings remain central to care planning and decision-making. As a Children’s IRO, you will chair statutory reviews for children who are looked after, ensuring that plans are appropriate, outcomes-focused and progressing within required timescales. You will promote the child’s participation, make certain that their voice is heard, and provide effective challenge where plans do not adequately meet their needs. You will also monitor...

Children's IRO - Hull

Added 12/11/2026

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...

Children's IRO - Gateshead

Added 10/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to support the delivery of high-quality services for children and young people who are looked after or subject to care planning arrangements. This is an opportunity for a qualified social worker with strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and the legal framework relating to children in care. In this role, you will chair statutory reviews for looked-after children, ensuring that their wishes, feelings and best interests remain central to decision-making. You will provide independent challenge to professionals and partner agencies, monitor the progress and effectiveness of care plans, and ensure...

Children's IRO - South Tyneside

Added 10/11/2026

An experienced and committed Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) is required to support and promote positive outcomes for children and young people in care. This is an important role for a qualified social worker with strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and the statutory framework relating to children looked after. You will independently chair statutory reviews, ensuring that children and young people are at the centre of all decision-making. You will make sure their wishes and feelings are understood, recorded and appropriately acted upon, while ensuring parents, carers and relevant professionals are meaningfully involved in the review process. Your responsibilities...

Children's IRO - Manchester

Added 04/11/2026

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Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Redbridge

Added 14/10/2026

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Child Protection & CLA Reviews London Borough of Redbridge - Safeguarding & Quality Assurance £297.34 per day Umbrella Hybrid Working Are you an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer looking for your next locum opportunity?The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking a highly skilled and child-focused Independent Reviewing Officer to join its Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Service. This is a key role responsible for ensuring children and young people receive high-quality care, protection and support through robust oversight, professional challenge and quality assurance.This is a joint role covering both Child Protection Conferences and Children Looked After (CLA)...

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Southwark Council

Added 12/10/2026

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Southwark Council£315.16 per day Umbrella Hybrid Working LondonCaritas 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 RoleAs 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...