Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

Reference: 3552931465_1780412706

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

Location: Hackney, East London
Rate: £45.20 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3-6 Months+ (with potential extension)
Hours: Full Time

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join a well-established Children's Services team within the London Borough of Hackney.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and dedicated practitioner to play a key role in promoting positive outcomes for children and young people in care, ensuring that care planning remains robust, child-focused, and compliant with statutory requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Chair statutory Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews and monitor the implementation of care plans.
Ensure that the voice of the child remains central to all planning and decision-making processes.
Provide independent oversight and challenge where required to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
Monitor the quality and effectiveness of care planning and service delivery.
Escalate concerns through formal dispute resolution processes where necessary.
Work collaboratively with social workers, managers, carers, families, and partner agencies.
Experience chairing complex reviews and providing effective professional challenge.
Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.

About Hackney

Hackney is one of Londons most diverse and vibrant boroughs, renowned for its strong communities, cultural richness, and commitment to supporting children and families. The borough offers a rewarding environment for practitioners who are passionate about improving outcomes and championing the rights of children and young people.



Hackney benefits from excellent transport connections across London, including:

Multiple Overground stations providing easy access across East and North London.
Close links to Liverpool Street, Stratford, Shoreditch, and Central London.
Extensive bus routes throughout the borough and surrounding areas.
Convenient access to major road networks including the A10 and A12.

What Hackney offer:
Competitive rate of £45.20 per hour Umbrella.
Initial 3-6 month contract with potential for extension.
Opportunity to work within a highly regarded Childrens Services department.
Supportive management structure and collaborative working environment.
Immediate interviews and start available.

If you are an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer seeking your next contract opportunity, wed love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV.

Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on 020 7422 7429 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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£45.20
Per hour
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Greater London

Temporary

Added 02/06/2026
Reference: 3552931465_1780412706

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

Greater London
Temporary

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