Independent Reviewing Officer

i-Jobs; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated professional for a role focused on children's care and protection in the Liverpool area. The ideal candidate will lead multi-agency meetings, advocate for children's voices, and ensure compliance with legal standards. Strong decision-making and collaboration skills are essential, along with a commitment to promoting equality and high-quality service delivery. This role offers a pay rate of £35.62 per hour, with a contract duration of over 3 months, and working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi‑agency meetings for child protection.
• Strong decision‑making and advocacy skills.
• Ability to collaborate with various professionals.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and high‑quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings for children's care and protection.
• Ensure meetings are timely, accurate, and compliant with legal standards.
• Advocate for children's voices in meetings.
• Challenge decisions for effective care plans.
• Collaborate with professionals for best outcomes.
• Promote high standards of practice.

Skills

Leading multi‑agency meetings

Strong decision‑making

Advocacy skills

Collaboration with professionals

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Commitment to equality and diversity

Job description

Location: Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £35.62 Per Hour

Job Ref: OR20033

Job Responsibilities

Lead meetings for children's care and protection, ensuring decisions are made and plans are reviewed.

Ensure meetings are timely, accurate, and compliant with legal standards.

Advocate for children's voices in meetings and encourage their participation.

Challenge decisions if needed to ensure effective care plans.

Collaborate with professionals for the best outcomes for children.

Identify resource needs and suggest improvements.

Promote high standards of practice and build strong relationships with partners.

Review and audit cases to ensure safety and quality.

Analyze data and share best practices across the service.

Participate in duty systems for timely issue resolution.

Coordinate investigations when needed.

Lead specific areas of care planning and contribute to service improvement.

Stay informed on relevant knowledge, legislation, and research.

Support service‑wide quality assurance efforts.

Contribute to the Service Business Plan and align policies with national standards.

Support training and development initiatives.

Communicate effectively in challenging situations.

Support social workers and encourage evidence‑based decision making.

Ensure compliance with information sharing and data protection laws.

Promote equality, diversity, and customer care in all duties.

Participate in team meetings and continuous professional development.

Represent the service at meetings and conferences.

Maintain accurate and lawful client information.

Use performance management systems to analyze and improve practices.

Person Specifications

Must Have:

• Experience in leading multi‑agency meetings for child protection.
• Strong decision‑making and advocacy skills.
• Ability to collaborate with various professionals.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and high‑quality service delivery.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in auditing and reviewing cases.
• Familiarity with performance management systems.
• Experience in coordinating investigations.
• Ability to contribute to service improvement plans.

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