Locum Independent Reviewing Officer - Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Personnel; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Professional development

Work variety

Network growth

Job summary

The role requires an experienced social worker with management experience, robust QA skills, and the ability to lead complex multi-agency work and difficult conversations while ensuring SMART plans and clear information sharing.

Qualifications

• Experienced and qualified Social Worker with management experience.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Solid knowledge of policy, legislation, and experience in good practice.
• Strong commitment to effective multi-agency working and child-focussed practice.
• Extensive experience of chairing complex and challenging meetings.
• Ability to manage difficult conversations effectively.
• Ability to scrutinise, challenge, and support both Social Care Teams and partners.
• Strong quality assurance experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team with dual allocation of children on Child Protection Plans and a LADO caseload.
• Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, ensuring SMART Plans and effective information sharing.
• Chair Position of Trust meetings, managing difficult conversations to ensure positive outcomes.
• Support Social Care Teams and partners by providing expert guidance.
• Deliver high-quality quality assurance and support mechanisms.

Skills

Management experience

Policy knowledge

Child protection expertise

Multi-agency collaboration

Chairing meetings

Communication skills

Education

Registered Social Worker with Social Work England

Job description

The role requires an experienced social worker with management experience, robust QA skills, and the ability to lead complex multi-agency work and difficult conversations while ensuring SMART plans and clear information sharing.