Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire Council £34.64 per hour Full-Time Contract
Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join North Yorkshire Council's Children's Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced practitioner with a strong background in Child Protection, Looked After Children and care planning. As an IRO, you will play a key role in ensuring children's voices are heard, care plans progress appropriately, and positive outcomes are achieved through effective challenge and oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Chair Looked After Children's Reviews and Child Protection Conferences.
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of care plans.
- Ensure children's wishes and feelings are central to decision-making.
- Provide robust challenge where plans are not progressing appropriately.
- Work closely with professionals and partner agencies to improve outcomes.
- Contribute to quality assurance and service improvement.
Requirements
- Social Work England registered Social Worker.
- Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Services.
- Strong Child Protection and Looked After Children experience.
- Experience chairing complex multi-agency meetings.
- Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
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Independent Reviewing Officer - North Yorkshire in Harrogate employer: Caritas Recruitment Limited
Join our dedicated team in St Helens, where we prioritise the well-being of children in care and their families. As a Social Worker, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values professional development and offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact, this role provides an opportunity to grow within a community focused on positive change.
Contact Details:
Caritas Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
