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Independent Reviewing Officer

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 01 Awst 2025
Cyflog: £45,718.00 i £48,710.00 bob blwyddyn, pro rata
Oriau: Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau: 17 Awst 2025
Lleoliad: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Gweithio o bell: Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni: Calderdale Council
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: CC464

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The Safeguarding and QA Service are looking to appoint an Independent Reviewing Officer on a permanent basis to undertake the chairing of Child Protection Conferences and statutory reviews of Children who are Looked After in Calderdale.

This post will provide an opportunity to participate in the quality assurance work which has been an invaluable contribution to the improvements to practice in the Borough.



You will need demonstrable post-qualifying experience in statutory social work with children and families and experience of chairing meetings involving children and families. You will have a thorough working knowledge of the legal framework relating to child protection and looked after children, including Care Planning Regulations and the duties and responsibilities of the IRO as set out in the IRO Handbook (DfE 2010).

You are required to hold a relevant Social Work qualification and SW England registration.

The post holder will carry a combined caseload (CP/CLA) and be a member of a busy but supportive and committed team. You will play a full part in the teams work to ensure the effective safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Calderdale.

You will have an office base in the centre of Halifax however there is an opportunity for you to work flexibly from home and other offices within the local authority.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Simon Buttler 07734459562 or Kathryn Dempsey 07738785315.



Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025


Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd September 2025



We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.

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