Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)- 67k- Hybrid

NonStop Consulting • Permanent • Remote (Woking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom) • £52.92k - £57.55k / year • 2d ago

Independent Reviewing Officer | Permanent | Hybrid Working

NonStop Care are working with a Good Ofsted-rated Local Authority that is looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join their Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service.

As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will be responsible for chairing statutory reviews for children in care, monitoring care planning, and quality assuring practice across Children's Services. You will work closely with social workers, managers, carers, and partner agencies, providing professional challenge where necessary to ensure that care planning and service delivery consistently meets the needs of children and young people.

The role forms part of a wider Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service and plays a key role in driving high standards of practice, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met, and promoting positive outcomes for children in care.

This is a hybrid position, offering a balance between home and office working, with a minimum of 2 days per week required in the office.

Benefits:

Permanent, stable contract
Competitive salary of £52,921 - £57,554
Market allowance of £7,000 per annum
Retention payment of £3,000 per annum after 12 months' service
Potential earnings of up to £67,554 per annum
Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
Hybrid working arrangement
Free parking
Relocation package of up to £8,000
Access to extensive training, support, and professional development opportunities
Community Care Inform access
Employee assistance programme
Health and wellbeing support
Staff discounts and benefits scheme

Requirements:

To be shortlisted for this position, you must be able to work in the UK, hold a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have successfully completed your ASYE.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' post-qualified social work experience, with substantial experience working within Child Protection and/or Children Looked After Services.

You will have significant knowledge and experience of:

Family Court and Public Law Outline (PLO) processes
Care planning for children in care
Safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes
Quality assurance and performance monitoring
Supervising, supporting, or managing social workers
Multi-agency working and professional challenge

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

How to Apply:

Telephone interviews will take place as and when strong candidates become available. If you're interested, don't delay and send across your CV today to (url removed).

We at NonStop are committed to connecting you with top employers and providing meaningful careers within Health & Social Care.

If this role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about other opportunities, please contact (phone number removed) and ask for Michelle Murphy, as we specialise in Health & Social Care recruitment across the UK.

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