Independent Reviewing Officer

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	15 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Competitive
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	14 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Salford, M275AW
Cwmni:	inploi
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	75779037

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Safeguarding Unit for the post of a full-time Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO).

Independent Reviewing Officer

Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,269- £53,460
Closing Date: 25th January 2026
Interviews will take place on 28th January 2026

Now is a very exciting time to join Children’s Services in Salford. We want children growing up in Salford to see and say that their city, community, and services are great and this was recognised in our last Ofsted report which rates our overall services as ‘good’

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full time, Independent Reviewing Officer within Salford’s Safeguarding Children and Quality Assurance Unit, based at Unity House, Swinton.

The post holder will carry a caseload which meets the specifications recommended in the IRO handbook and will be expected to be proactive in their responsibilities towards ensuring the best outcomes for the children and young people in Salford they are responsible for.

Why work for Salford Children Services?

Listen to what children and young people want and work hard to make sure that the services they provide help keep them safe and to achieve their wishes (Ofsted)

The workforce is stable and children and young people in Salford have sustained and meaningful relationships with consistent workers.

Staff are supported through a well-targeted and effectively delivered training programme.

Strong leadership and management.

The work does not stop here. We are committed to continuous improvement. We may be ‘good’ but we will always have things to improve and develop further to become outstanding!

There will be opportunities to deliver training programmes and contribute to the continuing practice development of social workers.

Prospective candidates will be social work qualified and will demonstrate substantial experience in work with children and families, including looked after children, care proceedings and child protection, as a practitioner and in some kind of supervisory capacity.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact the IRO practice manager- Rachael Rowland on 0161 603 4350 or r.rowland@salford.gov.uk.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

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