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...

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...

Bexley - Independent Reviewing Officer - £45.20 p/h Umb

Added 05/05/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join the Children's Services team for Bexley Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Chair statutory reviews for Looked After Children, ensuring plans are effective, timely, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. * Provide independent scrutiny and oversight of care planning to ensure compliance with legislation and statutory guidance. * Challenge and escalate concerns where delays or poor practice impact on children's outcomes. * Ensure the child's voice is central to all planning and review processes. * Monitor the quality and effectiveness of services provided to children in care....

Haringey - Independent Reviewing Officer - £43.61 p/h Umb

Added 13/04/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join the service for Haringey Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Chairing reviews for Looked After Children in line with statutory requirements. * Providing independent oversight of care plans and ensuring progression for children in care. * Ensuring the child's voice is heard and considered in all aspects of care planning. * Monitoring the quality and timeliness of social work practice and interventions. * Escalating concerns and challenging practice where necessary to ensure positive outcomes. * Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and promote the welfare of...

LAC Independent Reviewing Officer | Leeds City

Added 21/07/2026

EDEN BROWN SYNERGY is happy to present a rewarding opportunity which has arisen for Independent Reviewing Officer at Leeds City Council to join their well-established Children Looked After Team. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * As an Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) you make an important contribution to the goal of improving outcomes for looked-after children. * Their primary focus is to quality assure the care planning process for each child or young person and to ensure that his/her current wishes and feelings are given full consideration. * As part of this role, IROs chair the review meetings of children who are looked...

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...

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...

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...