Independent Reviewing Officer

Independent Reviewing Officer

Location: Greater Manchester

Pay rate: £40 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Social Workers to join the IRO Team. In this role, you will chair Independent Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, Children Looked After reviews, and Foster Carer Annual Reviews. Your responsibilities include ensuring all reviews are within statutory time limits and adhere to statutory guidelines.

Working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, informed by the values and principles of social care, you will support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions regarding the most appropriate interventions. Applying your significant Social Work experience and excellent communication skills, you will establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to meet identified needs.

You will be committed to ensuring positive and sustainable outcomes through your interventions. Using best practices, you will strive to provide the best outcomes for children. Most importantly, you will have a passion for supporting children and their families to thrive and flourish. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and operate as efficiently as possible.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Committed to continuous improvement for children’s outcomes
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Skilled at building meaningful relationships with children and families
• Dedicated to providing high-quality services
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• 4+ years qualified

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Employ specialist communication skills to achieve positive outcomes
• Develop individual care plans considering diversity, dignity, and empowerment
• Provide advice and support to unqualified staff and students for development

Agency Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant with access to UK-wide roles
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

This role is ideally located for those traveling from Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Trafford, Ashton under Lyne, Macclesfield, Warrington, Wigan, Huddersfield, St Helens, Widnes, Altrincham, Middleton, Urmston, Irlam, Stretford, Eccles, Salford, Stockport, Longsight, Bradford, Chester, Runcorn, Wirral, Rochdale, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Cheadle, Leigh, Blackburn, Preston, Partington, Manchester, Openshaw, and Wythenshawe.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn’t suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Safeguarding, Duty & Assessment, Children in Need, Child Protection, EHCP, AMHP, Children in Care, Vulnerable People, Children’s Social Work, Children with Disabilities, Frontline, Fostering, Youth Justice, Adult Social Work, and more.