Independant Reviewing Officer

Seven Social Care are looking for a temporary Independent Reviewing Officer to work in Stockton-on-Tees. This contract is paying £196 per day. 

The role:

We are looking for an experienced IRO for an opportunity to cover maternity leave for approximately 4 months. Primarily charing child protection conferences and some child in care reviews. The successful candidate will be joining a very experienced and supportive team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• To independently review a range of departmental and inter-agency plans and services within statutory Child Protection, Children in Our Care and Care Leaver’s systems within defined timescales, ensuring that appropriate actions are identified and accurately recorded.
• The post holder will develop and maintain a range of quality assurance systems as defined in departmental policies and procedures and government guidance.
• To monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team and wider service area level to ensure overall service quality and performance is maintained to a high standard.
• To ensure that all children have a voice and that their plans are meaningful and contribute to their safety and well-being.
• Work flexibly across Children’s Services and with other agencies, partners and stakeholders to meet the needs of children, young people and families. 
• You may be requested to lead on specific projects, take on responsibility for other areas of work and deputise for your line manager when required.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: Degree approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience: 2+ years working as an IRO. 
• Compliance: Up to date HCPC registration and DBS.
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.

Working with Seven Social Care:

Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.

Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.

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