Independent Reviewing Officer IRO Part Time

Are you a committed Independent Reviewing Officer?

Do you have a passion for providing first-class support to Children's Services?

We have an excellent Locum Independent Reviewing Officer opportunity available in Bolton. The Independent Reviewing and Conferencing Team require a part-time (3.5 days, approx 26 hours per week) IRO to cover and facilitate conferences for Child Protection.

Benefits

• Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Competitive pay rates
• Working with a top local authority
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&C's apply)

Responsibilities:

• To chair Child Protection Conferences and other Safeguarding meetings.
• To develop and ensure good and consistent practice for the children.
• To provide consultation and advice on all Safeguarding issues
• Prepare, produce, implement and evaluate individual children, families, carers and professional colleagues

To be considered for the IRO role ideally, you will have:

• BSc Social Work or equivalent
• Social Work England Registration
• Experience of chairing child protection conferences
• In-depth knowledge legal frameworks with associated statutory legislation and statutory guidance
• Ability to challenge when progress of planning is not improving outcomes for children
• Ability to promote partnership working to improve the lived experience of the child
• Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to performance indicators
• Understanding of legislation for Children in Need; Children subject to child protection plans; pathway plans and children Looked After

To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today Or for more information or a confidential discussion please call Lynne Hub

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