Independent Reviewing Officer

Austin Fraser; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer to enhance safeguarding services for children in care. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, ensuring compliance with standards, and embedding effective practices across the service. You will engage with families and provide critical reports to management, impacting staff morale and service effectiveness. If you are a qualified social worker with management experience and a passion for child protection, this opportunity allows you to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children in care.

Qualifications

• Experience in management level within social work.
• Knowledge of current research and legislation related to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective safeguarding services for children in care.
• Provide strategic leadership and compliance oversight.
• Conduct scrutiny of care and child protection plans.

Skills

Management Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Child Protection Expertise

Analytical Skills

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification

Job description

Suffolk County Council are recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer.

Your Role and Responsibilities

1. Be responsible for the effective delivery of safeguarding services for children in care and those subject to child protection plans throughout the County.
2. As part of the role, you will continue to work with and embed the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing practice framework. The framework is having a positive impact on practice development, effective engagement with families, staff morale, and motivation across the service.
3. Provide strategic leadership and work closely with operational management.
4. Provide reports and analysis to directorate management on safeguarding issues.
5. Provide scrutiny of care and child protection plans.
6. Be responsible for achieving compliance against standards and operational requirements.
7. Be a Regulation 44 visitor to the Suffolk County Council children's homes, including monthly reporting on effectiveness to safeguard children and the conduct of the homes.

You Will Need

1. A recognised social work qualification and experience at a management level.
2. Considerable experience of children in care and child protection.
3. Knowledge of current research and legislation.
4. To attend/chair meetings at a variety of locations throughout Suffolk and wider as necessary.

Please call Delanie on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).