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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, Merseyside

Pay 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 delivery falls below expected standards.Escalate concerns through formal dispute resolution processes where required to improve outcomes.Work collaboratively with social workers, managers, carers, and multi-agency partners to ensure effective care planning.Monitor the implementation of decisions and recommendations arising from statutory reviews.Contribute to quality assurance by identifying themes, trends, and areas for service improvement.Ensure children's voices are heard and meaningfully influence planning and decision-making.Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality review documentation in line with statutory requirements.

Essential 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 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 SynergyReferral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to usBonus for finding your own jobTwice weekly payroll

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Sefton is seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (Safeguarding & Quality Assurance) to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people while ensuring high standards of practice within our local authority. The position is available at a competitive rate of £40.00 per hour on an Umbrella Company basis.

As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will be responsible for leading and facilitating the review process for children in care, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and promoting the voice of the child. Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting independent reviews of care plans and placements, ensuring they meet the needs of children and young people. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of safeguarding practices within the local authority. Collaborating with social workers, foster carers, and other professionals to promote best practice. Providing expert advice and guidance on safeguarding matters to colleagues and stakeholders. Preparing and presenting reports for review meetings and contributing to quality assurance frameworks.

The ideal candidate will possess essential qualifications and skills, including a Degree in Social Work, a valid Social Work registration, and significant experience in child protection and safeguarding roles. Additional qualifications in management or leadership will be advantageous. You will also need to demonstrate:

Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. A thorough understanding of relevant legislation and policies. Proficiency in managing complex cases and working collaboratively with multi-agency teams.

In return for your expertise and commitment, Sefton offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and flexible working arrangements. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people in our community. If you are passionate about safeguarding and quality assurance and meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

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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, Bootle

Pay 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 England RegistrationDriving 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 SynergyReferral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to usBonus for finding your own jobTwice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Sefton Council is looking for an experienced and dedicated Independent Reviewing Officer

Location:- Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ

Payrate:- £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 England RegistrationDriving 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 SynergyReferral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to usBonus for finding your own jobTwice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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