Qualified Social Worker –IRO

TN United Kingdom; Darlington; On-site; GBP 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers for the IRO Team in Darlington. The role involves chairing child protection conferences and ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a passion for supporting children and families, alongside strong communication and mediation skills. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Easy online registration

Referral schemes

Ongoing compliance management

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• 4+ years qualified experience required.
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Chair Independent Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences.
• Create individual care plans respecting diversity.
• Assess risks and manage an agreed caseload.

Skills

Communication

Mediation

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – IRO, Darlington

Location: Darlington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d8d36a7a0a94

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker
Independent Reviewing Officer

Location: Midlands
Pay rate: £40 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join the IRO Team. In this role, you will chair Independent Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, Children Looked After reviews, and Foster Carer Annual Reviews, ensuring all are within statutory time limits and adhere to statutory guidelines.

Working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, supported by the values and principles of social care, you will help deliver person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Your professional knowledge and experience will enable you to make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions. Using your significant Social Work experience and excellent communication skills, you’ll establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to meet their needs.

You’ll be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes for children. Using best practices, you’ll strive to provide the best outcomes for children, with a passion for supporting children and their families to thrive and flourish. Our priority is protecting the most vulnerable and operating efficiently.

Ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experienced in working with children and families, including vulnerable groups.
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking.
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues.
• Dedicated to continuous improvement for children’s outcomes.
• Skilled in mediation and negotiation on behalf of service users.
• Excellent at building relationships with children and families for assessments and planning.
• Committed to high-quality service delivery.
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work.
• 4+ years qualified experience.

In this role, you will:

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Use specialist communication skills for optimal outcomes.
• Create individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity and empowerment.
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students.

Agency benefits include:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK.
• Easy online registration process.
• Referral schemes and incentives.
• Ongoing compliance management.
• Reliable payroll and more.

This role is ideally located for those traveling from Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Hambleton, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, and Newcastle.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn’t right for you, contact us about other opportunities including IRO, BIA, Child & Family, MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child & Protection, Court, Children’s and Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.

Not currently looking? We offer generous referral bonuses—please share with colleagues or friends who might be interested!