Independent Reviewing Officer – Flexible/Remote Work

North Yorkshire County Council; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer to lead multi-area reviews and ensure safety and welfare for children and young people in care. The role requires chairing complex meetings, oversight of care plans, and driving high standards in safeguarding within a county-wide service.

You will contribute to quality assurance, collaborate with partners, and work across bases with the option to remote or hybrid working to deliver the best service while meetings with families

Qualifications

• Experience as Independent Reviewing Officer or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to looked-after children.

Responsibilities

• Chair reviews for Children in Care and oversee plans.
• Chair Child Protection Conferences and Regulation 44 visits.
• Lead Annual Reviews for Foster Carers and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Chairing reviews

Quality assurance

Flexible / remote working

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer to lead multi-area reviews and ensure safety and welfare for children and young people in care. The role requires chairing complex meetings, oversight of care plans, and driving high standards in safeguarding within a county-wide service.

You will contribute to quality assurance, collaborate with partners, and work across bases with the option to remote or hybrid working to deliver the best service while meetings with families