Independent Reviewing Officer

Leaders In Care Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children’s services provider is seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer to join a team on the Channel Islands. You will assure the quality of performance and service by reviewing and planning systems for the safeguarding of children and young people. The role requires a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. This position offers a competitive rate of £56.50/hour plus travel expenses and support in finding affordable accommodation.

Benefits

Exceptional pay rate

Travel expenses

Council support for accommodation

Qualifications

• Must have a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Review and plan systems for safeguarding children and young people.
• Scrutinise and analyse social workers' work in the looked-after children's service.
• Be based on the island Monday-Friday with assistance for accommodation.

Education

Social work qualification & registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join a children’s services team on the Channel Islands. If you are unfamiliar with the Channel Islands, they are the gem of the British Isles, getting all the best of the British weather, whilst further benefiting from their local tax rate of just 20%.

Responsibilities

• Assure the quality of performance and service by reviewing and planning systems for the safeguarding of children and young people of the islands.
• Scrutinise and analyse the work of social workers on the islands’ looked‑after children’s service; challenge practice and consult with them to make improvements where needed.
• Given the supervisory responsibilities, be based on the island Monday‑Friday, with council assistance in sourcing affordable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Statutory requirement: social work qualification & registration with Social Work England.

Benefits & Conditions

• Exceptional rate of £56.50/h plus travel expenses (outside IR35).
• Weekly check‑ins, support on placement, market‑leading timesheet & payroll system.
• Council support for cheaper accommodation.

Application

For more details, please apply, or email Chris at [e-mail] (or call 07897024978).