Independent Reviewing officer

Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer

Hourly rate: £40

Work Pattern: Hybrid arrangements to be agreed and based around conferences and reviews.

The Role

An Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) plays a key role in the child welfare system, particularly in the context of children in care or under child protection plans.

The responsibility of the Children and Young People’s Directorate is to ensure the safety, well-being and learning of children and young people.

Key Requirements

• To attend/chair meetings at a variety of locations throughout Suffolk and wider as necessary.
• Responsible for the effective delivery of safeguarding services for children in care and those subject to child protection plans throughout the County.
• Continue to work with and embed the Suffolk signs of safety and wellbeing practice framework. The framework is having a positive impact on practice development, effective engagement with families, staff morale and motivation across the service.
• Provide strategic leadership and will work closely with operational management
• Provide reports and analysis to directorate management on safeguarding issues
• Provide scrutiny of care and child protection plans
• Responsible for achieving compliance against standards and operational requirements
• Be a regulation 44 visitor to the Suffolk County Council children’s homes, including monthly reporting on effectiveness to safeguard children and the conduct of the homes.

Skills & Experience

• A recognised social work qualification and experience at a management level
• Considerable experience of children in care and child protection
• To be able to provide knowledge of current research and legislation
• 3 Years Experience as an Independent Reviewing Officer

The service reflects Suffolk County Council’s ASPIRE values; Achieve, Support, Pride, Inspire, Respect & Empower. We are committed to working together, striving to improve and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and families in Suffolk.

The closing date for completed applications is: 28th March 2025 (Midnight)