At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and chair important meetings for children's care and protection.
- Company: Liverpool Council, dedicated to safeguarding children.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £40 per hour with impactful work.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on best practices in children's services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and advocate for their needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in child protection and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 40 £ per hour.
IRO Liverpool Council £40 per hour Duties Confidently and independently chair all Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews, Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings, and Secure Accommodation Reviews.
Ensure that care plans for looked after children are based on detailed, informed, and up-to-date assessments that effectively address the child's specific needs.
Set clear timescales and identify exactly who is responsible for securing the objectives outlined in the child's care plan Oversee the efficient production, distribution, and routine updating of comprehensive child protection plans.
Regularly audit, monitor, and quality-assure case files and care plans to minimise risk, eliminate drift, and maintain best practice across children's services.
Lead and co-ordinate investigations into safeguarding concerns or unexpected changes (e. g., placement instability, missing from care episodes, or Child Sexual Exploitation risks) Consult directly with the child or young person about their Care Plan before reviews or whenever significant changes are proposed.
Guarantee that the child's wishes, feelings, and views are not only heard but heavily considered and acted upon by the local authority.
Act as a consistent, independent point of contact for the child, ensuring they know how to rea...
