Independent Reviewing Officer - Childrens Social Care
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,718 i £47,754 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Cwmni: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 17711_CBC |
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Independent Reviewing Officer - Childrens Social Care
Job description
37 hours per week
This is an exciting stage to join Bridgend which is recognised as an improved authority continuing to embed and sustain change. We are proud of the changes we have made, and that people want to come and work with us.
You will join a group of committed and enthusiastic professionals, who are working hard to transform our services. You will actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice standards and development of skills across the Directorate.
Bridgend Children's Social Care is committed to using the Signs of Safety Practice Model and your role as an IRO will be fundamental to supporting the continuation of this Social Work model. You will receive full training in how to use this model of working.
The team perform an essential role in the quality assurance process to ensure best outcomes for children. The Role requires Chairing Statutory Review meetings for all Care Experienced children and Child Protection (safeguarding) conferences. You will ensure that appropriate plans are in place, reviewed and overseen to ensure children's needs are met in a timely way, with measurable outcomes. You will work collaboratively with children, young people and their families to ensure plans are reviewed and coproduced in a meaningful way.
As a registered Social Worker, you will need to have a sound understanding of the Children Act 1989, the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and a knowledge and understanding of the role of the Independent Reviewing officer, as required by the Adoption and Children Act 2002, and the IRO Standards, associated legislation and guidance, as well as at least three years' experience of working in Children's Services.
For further information on this role please contact Lisa French IRO Service Manager on 01656 642340.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 06 August 2025
Shortlisting Date: 12 August 2025
Interview Date: 29 August 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
37 hours per week
This is an exciting stage to join Bridgend which is recognised as an improved authority continuing to embed and sustain change. We are proud of the changes we have made, and that people want to come and work with us.
You will join a group of committed and enthusiastic professionals, who are working hard to transform our services. You will actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice standards and development of skills across the Directorate.
Bridgend Children's Social Care is committed to using the Signs of Safety Practice Model and your role as an IRO will be fundamental to supporting the continuation of this Social Work model. You will receive full training in how to use this model of working.
The team perform an essential role in the quality assurance process to ensure best outcomes for children. The Role requires Chairing Statutory Review meetings for all Care Experienced children and Child Protection (safeguarding) conferences. You will ensure that appropriate plans are in place, reviewed and overseen to ensure children's needs are met in a timely way, with measurable outcomes. You will work collaboratively with children, young people and their families to ensure plans are reviewed and coproduced in a meaningful way.
As a registered Social Worker, you will need to have a sound understanding of the Children Act 1989, the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and a knowledge and understanding of the role of the Independent Reviewing officer, as required by the Adoption and Children Act 2002, and the IRO Standards, associated legislation and guidance, as well as at least three years' experience of working in Children's Services.
For further information on this role please contact Lisa French IRO Service Manager on 01656 642340.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 06 August 2025
Shortlisting Date: 12 August 2025
Interview Date: 29 August 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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