Independent Reviewing Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35.15 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4ES |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Bournemouth 5274317 |
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What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer
Ref: Bournemouth 5274317
Pay rate: £35.15 per hour PAYE
Role length: Anticipated 3 – 4 months
Working Arrangement: This is not a virtual role – all conferences and reviews are held in person
Additional requirements: You must be able to travel around the borough and to other areas of the UK
DBS requirement: An Enhanced DBS is required for this role
The role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join the Safeguarding Team.
This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring effective planning and robust review processes for children who are in care, subject to child protection plans, or whose foster carer approvals require regular review.
As an IRO, you will chair child protection conferences, statutory children in care reviews, child in need planning meetings, and reviews of foster carer approvals.
You will play a crucial part in the quality assurance framework, championing the rights and welfare of children and young people across our services.
Key Responsibilities:
Child Protection:
Chair child protection conferences and planning meetings in line with Pan-Dorset and local procedures
Provide expert advice on child protection matters to internal teams and partner agencies
Monitor and quality-assure child protection practice, feeding back to practitioners and managers
Keep abreast of legislative and policy developments, and ensure effective dissemination
Analyse and report on local trends in child protection activity
Children in Care:
Chair statutory reviews for children in care to monitor progress and ensure timely, outcome-focused planning
Act in line with the National IRO Handbook and local policy
Monitor care planning quality and offer constructive challenge where necessary
Provide advice and guidance to practitioners and external professionals
Contribute to policy development and strategic planning
Collect, analyse, and report on data relating to children in care
Foster Carer Reviews:
Lead the review process for foster carer approvals
Assess quality of care, matching, supervision, and training provided to foster carers
Contribute to the Fostering Panel with independent oversight and reporting
Support development of fostering policies and procedures
Analyse relevant data and share insights with key stakeholders
General Responsibilities:
Chair child in need planning meetings as required
Contribute to staff training, organisational learning, and reflective practice
Produce reports and analysis for managers, elected members, panels, and boards
Support wider Safeguarding Team functions and quality assurance initiatives
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, safeguarding standards, and best practice
What the client is looking for:
Professional qualification DipSW, CQSW or equivalent
Post qualification professional training experience
SWE Registration
Substantial post qualification fieldwork experience with children and young people
Experience of working in a multi-agency/ disciplinary setting
Experience of chairing multi agency meetings and/or complex planning/review meetings
Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and Children Act 2004 and government guidance in relation to child protection, children in care and fostering services
Management of risk knowledge
Knowledge of the Assessment Framework in relation to Children’s Services
Best practice in relation to Children’s Services knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good understanding of social work processes in Assessment Framework, CIN, child protection, children in care and fostering service provision
Ability to manage disagreement/conflict within meetings
Ability to negotiate and achieve agreements within complex multi-agency meetings and work with representatives from other agencies to develop plans for children at risk and in care
How to Apply:
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles.
If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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Job Ref: Bournemouth 5274317
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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