Walsall - Independent Reviewing Officer
Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to support their Children's Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with strong safeguarding knowledge and experience chairing reviews to contribute to positive outcomes for children and young people.
Location: Civic Centre,
Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Key Responsibilities:
- Chair statutory reviews for Looked After Children in line with IRO Handbook and statutory guidance
- Monitor and quality assure care planning to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice
- Provide effective challenge and escalation where plans do not meet children's needs or timescales slip
- Ensure the child's voice and lived experience remain central to all planning and decision-making
- Track progress against care plans and permanence plans
- Work closely with social workers, team managers and partner agencies to improve outcomes
- Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality records and review documentation
- Identify and address safeguarding risks and practice concerns
- Contribute to service improvement and quality assurance processes
- Promote stability, permanence and positive outcomes for children and young people
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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