At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee care plans and chair reviews to ensure children's voices are central.
- Company: Oxfordshire County Council, dedicated to supporting Looked After Children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Field-based role with dynamic team meetings across Oxfordshire.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while driving high-quality care.
- Qualifications: Management-level experience and a passion for child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 42000 £ per year.
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join a dedicated service supporting Children We Care For (Looked After Children). This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional with management-level experience to play a key role in driving high-quality care planning and safeguarding outcomes across the county.
As an IRO, you will independently oversee care plans, chair reviews, and ensure that children's voices are central to all decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Chair statutory Looked After Child (LAC) Reviews ensuring high-quality care planning.
- Monitor and review care plans to ensure positive outcomes for children.
- Provide appropriate challenge and escalation where plans do not meet required standards.
- Ensure the child's voice is heard and reflected in all planning.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, carers, and partner agencies.
- Contribute to maintaining and improving service quality and practice standards.
Working Arrangements
- Predominantly field-based - attending reviews at children's placements across Oxfordshire.
- All reviews are face-to-face.
- Weekly in-person team meeting (location rotates across council sites).
Office Locations Include: North: Samuelson House, Tramway Road, Banbury, OX16 5AU South:
Contact Details:
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