We have an excellent opportunity to join our team as either an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) for children and young people in care or as a Child Protection Conference Facilitator for children and young people subject to Child Protection Plans.
Responsibilities
- Analysing, reviewing and supporting children and young people who are either subject to Care Plans or Child Protection Plans.
- To act as consultant for social workers, managers and other agencies on child protection matters and thresholds for conferencing.
- To facilitate the involvement of parents and children in making and reviewing child care plans and child protection plans ensuring that the voice of the child is reflected in the outcome of the process and explore opportunities to ensure that this is heard.
About You & Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, pro‑active, driven, and committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
You will be experienced and confident in working in a multi‑agency environment, have excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence to work with children, young people and their families, and possess the skills to chair complex meetings in a relational manner.
Candidates for this role should have a minimum of 5 years post‑qualified in social work that includes in‑depth knowledge and practice experience in child protection and children in care.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary with an opportunity to earn up to £1,000 extra, every year (£500 retention payment every six months)
- Green fleet car scheme with NHS Fleet Solutions
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Excellent continuous professional development opportunities
- Exciting career progression pathway
- An attractive pension
- Staff recognition awards and celebration events
- Visible and supportive leadership
- Mileage payment and town centre parking scheme
- Up to 34 days annual leave with an option to buy more
- Paid for Social Work England professional fees
- Staff discount at popular retail and leisure sites
Other Benefits
- Work in a modern, award‑winning building
- Be conveniently located next to the Metrolink, bus exchange and a short walk from Rochdale train station
- You're also a 10‑minute drive from the M62 corridor
Appointment to this post is subject to Enhanced Child workforce DBS and background checks.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
