Independent Reviewing Officer: Champion for Children

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council seeks an Independent Reviewing Officer to chair statutory reviews for children in care and provide independent oversight of care planning and safeguarding. The role supports multi‑agency collaboration and challenges poor practice in a restorative, solution‑focused way.

The post emphasizes ensuring care plans are robust, reflect each child’s needs, and promote positive outcomes, with a requirement for an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Experience as a professional in children and young people services.

Responsibilities

• Chair statutory reviews for children in care in line with legal requirements.
• Ensure care plans reflect the child’s current needs and promote positive outcomes.
• Provide independent oversight of the council’s care planning and safeguarding performance.

Skills

IRO experience

Care planning

Safeguarding

Multi-agency working

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council seeks an Independent Reviewing Officer to chair statutory reviews for children in care and provide independent oversight of care planning and safeguarding. The role supports multi‑agency collaboration and challenges poor practice in a restorative, solution‑focused way.

The post emphasizes ensuring care plans are robust, reflect each child’s needs, and promote positive outcomes, with a requirement for an enhanced DBS check.