We currently have open position for Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join their LAC Team in Harrow Council. 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 (IRO) - LAC Team
Location: HARROW, MIDDLESEX, UK, HA3 8NT
Salary: £44.50p/h umbrella
Role Overview:
* To act as lead officers for the review of Children Looked After and to ensure the development of high quality practice for Children Looked After which meets national and locally set performance targets.
* To act as consultants and to provide advice to Managers and Social Care staff
* To monitor the quality of practice for Children Looked After, and to challenge practice which does not meet required national and local standards.
* To negotiate resolution of problems at a local level. If unsuccessful, to make representation to senior management, including the Director of Children Services, Chief Executive, and if necessary by referring the matter to CAFCASS, who will consider legal action.
* To ensure that care plans and timescales reflect the needs of each Child Looked After
* Apply information from research and developmental initiatives to the work of Children Services in promoting the care provided to Children Looked After.
* Undertake the chairing of Children Looked After reviews and Child Protection conferences as required.
* Promote practice, which is sensitive to the needs of children, including consideration of ethnicity and culture.
Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle
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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