IRO - Children & Families - Isle of Wight

Reference: 3531392814_1776152058

Isle of Wight is looking to for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer - Children & Families Team who is available to work on Island five days a week with use of their own car and willing to travel out of authority. Pay rate 47.50ph. 3 months long contract 37 hours per week. Flexible working.

Leadership of Practice Issues

1. To create and maintain links with team managers in order to Improve standards for
children in care, and children in need of protection.
2. To provide independent professional leadership around practice matters and advice for
staff within children's services
3. To maintain a knowledge of relevant legislation and research, to ensure that services
respond proactively to required changes

Quality Assurance

1. To be available for consultation and advice on case matters when required, taking a
lead role, where appropriate
2. To undertake Management Reviews of individual cases as and when required provided
they have not been involved with the relevant case or line management thereof
3. To audit cases on themes identified locally to ensure safety of practice.
4. To provide feedback to social workers and their managers to enable improvements in
the review and conferencing process.
5. Ensure that all meetings are conducted in line with relevant procedures, timescales and
to required standards

Ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: * Dedicated personal and professional service. * Free DBS check. * CV review service. * Interview advice. * Competitive rates of pay. * Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in the South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3809/ 07800 543 641 or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£47.50
Per hour
Up to GBP47.50 per hour

Isle of Wight

Full Time

Added 14/04/2026
Reference: 3531392814_1776152058

IRO - Children & Families - Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight
Full Time

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