Independent Reviewing Officer - Child and Family

37 hours per week. This is an exciting stage to join Bridgend which is recognised as an improved authority continuing to embed and sustain change. We are proud of the changes we have made and that people want to come and work with us. You will join a group of committed and enthusiastic professionals, who are working hard to transform our services.

You will actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice standards and development of skills across the Directorate. Bridgend Children's Social Care is embedding Signs of Safety Practice Model and your role as an IRO will be fundamental to supporting the continuation of this Social Work model both in Safeguarding work with families and in work with children who are Care Experienced. You will receive full training in how to use this model of working.

The team perform an essential role in the quality assurance process to ensure best outcomes for children. The role requires chairing statutory review meetings for all Care Experienced Children and Child Protection (safeguarding) conferences in person. You will work collaboratively with children, young people and their families to ensure plans are reviewed with robust oversight and coproduced in a meaningful way.

You will work closely with partner agencies, to facilitate sound, defensible decision making and effective planning. You will be fully aware of quality assurance frameworks and the need for continuous development of practice and the IRO role in supporting the Directorate in this matter.

As a registered Social Worker, you will need to have an embedded understanding of the Children Act 1989, the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and a knowledge and understanding of the role of the Independent Reviewing Officer, as required by the Adoption and Children Act 2002, and the IRO Standards, associated legislation and guidance, as well as at least three years' experience of working in Children's Services.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Children's Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.