Lewisham Council is looking for a motivated and skilled Independent Reviewing Officer. This role requires a dedicated professional to provide high-quality support and services in the community, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and efficiency.
Job Title: Independent Reviewing officer - CIC
Location: Laurence House - First Floor, 1 Catford Road SE6 4RU
Salary: upto £44.50 p/h DOE
Role Overview:
* To assure the quality of work with Looked After Children in Lewisham Children's Social Care, and to ensure performance is maintained
* To chair statutory reviews of Children Looked After in accordance with legislation, and to ensure plans for children progress appropriately
* To contribute to the development of practice in relation to Looked after Children in Lewisham
* To provide advice and consultation to social workers and team managers on specific issues of complexity
Notes:
* Hybrid working - mainly Reviewing in childrens placements, working from home and approx. 1 day in office (based at Laurence House Catford).
* Need to be experienced as an Independent Reviewing Officer, may also cover some other Quality Assurance Roles.
* The candidate must have the social work qualification and experienced as a statutory independent reviewing officer with children in care to Local Authorities.
Essential Requirements:
* Must hold a relevant Honours Degree or Dip. H. E. /Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) or equivalent.
* Knowledge of National Occupational Standards for Specialist Sensory Workers, specialist assessments and interventions.
* Evidence of current registration with professional body RWPN.
To apply for this role, please send your CV in the first instance to Tarun Chauhan at or call on 02030471476.
Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isnt for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch,
Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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