Job Opportunity: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Looked After Children Team
? Location: Scott House, New Shire Hall, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YE
? Rate: £42 per hour (umbrella)
? Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Role Overview
Join Cambridgeshire County Council as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) in the Looked After Children (LAC) Team. This role is crucial for ensuring the well-being, safety, and progress of children in care. You will oversee and chair statutory reviews, monitor care plans, and ensure timely and effective outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities
Chair Statutory Reviews:
Conduct in-person Child in Care Reviews, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
Monitor Care Plans:
Track the progress of care and pathway plans, ensuring they align with the child's best interests and legal standards.
Address Drift and Delay:
Identify and act on any delays or barriers to achieving permanence for children, escalating concerns as per the councils Escalation Policy.
Child Visits:
Engage directly with children, visiting them outside of review meetings to build rapport and ensure their voices are heard.
Field Work and Travel:
Travel to meet children in their care placements, with approximately 50% of children residing outside of Cambridgeshire.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications:
Social Work England registered with a professional social work qualification.
Extensive experience in children's social work, particularly in care planning and reviews.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong ability to chair complex meetings and manage multi-agency collaboration.
Effective communication skills to engage children and professionals meaningfully.
A thorough understanding of child protection, care planning, and permanence processes.
Flexibility and commitment to travel as needed.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid Model:
Mix of working from home, conducting fieldwork, and attending any Cambridgeshire County Council office.
? Apply Now! Contact or call 0203 047 1476 for further information.
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