Independent Reviewing Officer

CIH International Housing Group; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in North Yorkshire as an Independent Reviewing Officer, ensuring the safety and welfare of children. This challenging part-time role involves flexible working arrangements and an opportunity to influence care standards. Applicants must be qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes

Generous annual leave entitlements (up to 34 days)

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Chair complex meetings across North Yorkshire.
• Deliver on all aspects of the Independent Reviewing Officer guidance.
• Undertake Regulation 44 visits and Annual Reviews for Foster Carers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child Protection

Education

Diploma in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Location: Selby and Central of the County

Salary: From £45,718 up to £49,764 per annum pro rata + relocation support

Grade: M

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time (18.5 hours a week)

The service is county wide and therefore candidates will be expected to work across other locality areas as needed to meet service demand. We very much promote flexible working with the ability to work remotely from a variety of bases as well as from home, whatever makes sense and is suitable to provide the best service. However, the post holders will be required to Chair complex meetings across North Yorkshire as required and as set out below. It is expected that meetings with children and their families take place in person.

North Yorkshire Council have a national reputation for excellence, and we are looking for Independent Reviewing Officers with a variety of experience and skills. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate.

Are you looking for a challenging and exciting role in a dedicated team? Do you have a passion for ensuring that children and young people receive the best care and support possible? As an IRO in North Yorkshire, you will have a key role in ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established, experienced team, who are determined to achieve the highest standards of care and safety for children and young people. The successful candidates will be required to work from other parts of North Yorkshire as required.

As a council we are lucky to benefit from access to modern technology enabling staff to work from multiple locations, including working from home. We very much promote flexible working, providing it meets our service needs.

In North Yorkshire IROs are expected to deliver on all aspects of the Independent Reviewing Officer guidance, chairing reviews and overseeing the plans for Children in Care, chairing Child Protection Conferences, undertaking Regulation 44 visits to our children's homes and also Annual Reviews for Foster Carers. You will have a crucial quality assurance role and will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people and promoting high standards of care to those who are looked after by the Local Authority.

Applicants for this post must be a qualified Social Worker/ have a Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England.

As an NYC employee, you will have access to our range of benefits. These include retail discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, generous annual leave entitlements - up to 34 days depending on length of continuous service and flexible working hours.

North Yorkshire as a county also benefits from excellent road and rail links, with easy access to bordering regions such as Yorkshire & Humber, Lincolnshire, and East Riding, all of which are easily commutable to our great county, some members of our team travel from surrounding towns and cities including York, Beverley and Whitby.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Melanie Dadd, IRO Team Manager on [e-mail]

We welcome individuals looking to relocate, for further information please see our Relocation Policy

Key dates

Closing date: Sunday 15 th June 2025

Interview date: Friday 20th June 2025

Key documents

Job Description / Person Specification.pdf

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Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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