Nottinghamshire - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 28/04/2026

Independent Reviewing Officer - Nottinghamshire County Council Location: Nottinghamshire County Council Pay Rate: Up to £45.00 p/h (Umbrella)Eden Brown Synergy is currently looking for an experienced and committed Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join Nottinghamshire County Council.Role Overview:This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to undertake key responsibilities in the independent review process for children in care. The role requires a high level of professionalism, experience, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with senior managers.Key Responsibilities:* Chairing Complex Meetings: Lead and chair multi-disciplinary meetings such as Child in Need (CIN) Reviews, Public Law Outline (PLO)...

Nottingham City - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 14/07/2026

Nottingham City is seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our Qualified Social Work team. As an IRO, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that children and young people in care receive the highest standard of support and protection. You will be responsible for chairing reviews for children in care, ensuring their voices are heard, and that their care plans are effectively implemented and monitored. Your key responsibilities will include: Chairing statutory reviews for children in care and ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements. Working collaboratively with social workers, children, and families to...

Nottingham City - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 13/07/2026

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)📍 Location: Nottingham City (NG2 7QP)📄 Contract: Ongoing Agency Contract🚀 Immediate Start Preferred💷 Competitive Hourly RateIndependent Reviewing Officer - Join Nottingham City CouncilAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join Nottingham City Council on an ongoing agency contract. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by ensuring high-quality care planning and positive outcomes for Children in Care and Children with Disabilities.If you are an experienced IRO with a strong understanding of statutory responsibilities and a passion for championing children's best interests, we'd love to hear from you.About the...

Sefton - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 06/07/2026

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer(Safeguarding & Quality Assurance) to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a well-established local authority. Role Details:Location: Trinity Road, Bootle, MerseysidePay Rate: £45. 58 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities: Chair statutory Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews, ensuring care plans are robust, child-centred, and outcome-focused.Monitor and review care planning to ensure compliance with statutory legislation, policies, and timescales.Promote and safeguard the rights, wishes, and best interests of children and young people.Provide independent oversight and challenge where care planning or service...

Darlington - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 02/07/2026

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Darlington Borough CouncilLocation: Darlington (DL1 5QT)Contract: Ongoing contract with potential for extensionAre you an experienced and passionate Independent Reviewing Officer looking for your next opportunity? Darlington Borough Council is seeking a dedicated IRO to join their Children's Services team, playing a key role in ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.The RoleAs an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will chair statutory reviews for looked-after children, monitor care planning, and ensure children's voices remain central to decision-making. Working collaboratively with social workers, partner agencies, and families, you will promote high standards of practice while ensuring...

Gateshead - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 02/07/2026

Independent Reviewing Officer - Gateshead CouncilI'm currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer on behalf of Gateshead Council, and I wanted to get in touch as I believe this opportunity may be of interest to you.Role DetailsPosition: Independent Reviewing OfficerLocation: Gateshead (NE8 1HH)Contract: Ongoing Agency ContractAbout the RoleAs an Independent Reviewing Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that children and young people receive the highest standard of care and that their care plans are robust, effective, and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes. You'll work collaboratively with professionals, children, and families while providing independent oversight of care...

REMOTE - LADO Independent Reviewing Officer | Lincolnshire

Added 01/07/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced LADO Independent Reviewing Officer to join our team in Lincolnshire on a remote basis. This role is crucial in ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people within the local community. As a LADO Independent Reviewing Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing allegations made against individuals who work with children, ensuring that all processes are conducted fairly, thoroughly, and in accordance with statutory guidance. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting independent reviews of allegations against individuals working with children. Collaborating with local authorities, police, and other agencies to ensure a...

Rochdale - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 25/06/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join Rochdale Borough Council.Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)Location: OL16 1XU, RochdaleThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IRO to join a busy children's services setting, chairing Looked After Children (LAC) reviews and ensuring that care planning is robust, timely and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.You will play a key role in overseeing the quality of care plans, challenging drift and delay, and ensuring that children's voices are heard and acted upon. The role requires strong statutory knowledge,...

Redcar and Cleveland - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 13/06/2026

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our dynamic Qualified Social Work team. This pivotal role will involve ensuring that the welfare of children and young people in care is prioritized and that their voices are heard throughout the review process. As an IRO, you will be responsible for overseeing care plans, conducting reviews, and working collaboratively with various stakeholders to enhance the quality of care provided. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting regular reviews of care plans for children and young people in care, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements....

Redcar and Cleveland - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 12/06/2026

🌟 Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Redcar & Cleveland 🌟 📍SEAFIELD HOUSEAn exciting locum opportunity has just become available for a qualified Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council's Children and Young People's Services. This is a fantastic chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and young people in care.📝 Key ResponsibilitiesChair and follow up Child Protection Conferences and Children in Care ReviewsEnsure children's wishes and feelings are given due weight in care planningMonitor Local Authority performance to ensure good outcomes for children in careSupport service development and participate in complaint investigationsManage...

Independent Reviewing Officer | Nottingham City Council

Added 11/06/2026

EDEN BROWN SYNERGY is excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Independent Reviewing Officer to join at Nottingham City Council. This is your chance to work within a thriving, supportive team environment while making a real difference to the lives of children and families across the community. Duties and Responsibilities: * To chair a range of statutory meetings for Children in Care and Children with Disabilities according to legislative requirements, policy, and procedures. * To work within the Independent Reviewing Officer Handbook 2010 or any subsequent legislation in relation to undertaking the role of Independent Reviewing...

Sefton - Independent Reviewing Officer (Safeguarding & Quality Assurance) - £40.00 p/h Umb

Added 10/06/2026

I'm recruiting an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer(Safeguarding and Quality Assurance) to join Sefton Metropolitan borough Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated team making a real difference in children's lives. Location: Trinity Road, BootlePay Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities: Chairing Child Protection ConferenceChairing Looked after Children ReviewsChairing strategy meetingsChairing Foster Carer reviewsProviding advisory service to Social Workers and other professionalsQuality assuring court reportsProducing Looked after Children Reviews reportsProducing Foster Carer Review reports Essential Requirements:Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalentAt least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's servicesSocial Work...

Independent Reviewing Officer/CP chair- Bournemouth

Added 08/06/2026

Experienced Qualified Social Worker to work as an Independent Reviewing Officer based in Bournemouth on the beautiful Dorset coast. 37 hours a week. 3 months + contracts with excellent rates of pay at £41.11ph. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. We are looking for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join our team as we work to continually improve our service and outcomes for children and families. The successful candidate will be experienced in managing and chairing complex review meeting and will be able to offer a robust and independent oversight of practice, which supports contribution to wider improvement initiatives. You will...

Stoke on Trent - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 04/06/2026

Stoke on Trent City Council is currently seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to support their Child Protection / Looked After Children Team. Location: Civic Centre Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella)Notes :- Role is face to face Key Responsibilities: Chairing Child Protection ConferenceChairing Looked after Children ReviewsChairing strategy meetingsChairing Foster Carer reviewsProviding advisory service to Social Workers and other professionalsQuality assuring court reportsProducing Looked after Children Reviews reportsProducing Foster Carer Review reportsEssential Requirements:Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalentAt least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's servicesSocial Work England RegistrationDriving license and access to own vehicleIf...

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

Added 02/06/2026

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...