Independent Reviewing Officer – BEXLEYTM1
| Posting date: | 24 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25.93 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2026 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job title: Independent Reviewing Officer – BEXLEYTM1
Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT,London Borough of Bexley
Hours per week: 36
Salary: £25.93 per hour
Meetings with children and families will be in-person. Meetings held in placements, etc
Meetings with children and families will be in-person. Candidates must have 5 years references, enhanced DBS, relevant experience, and other essential criteria.
Job Description Management group: Children�s Social Care and Education Department: Professional Standards & Quality Assurance / Safeguarding Service Job title: Conference Chair / Independent Reviewing Officer Main Purpose of Job � The role of the IRO is to chair statutory review meetings for children who become Looked After in accordance with the IRO Handbook Regulations (2010). � The post-holder will hold a caseload of children as the named IRO in line with the statutory regulations, they will be expected to attend meetings for their allocated children when possible. � Constructively challenge actions and interventions that are not delivering the required outcomes for children and young people. � Contribute to the auditing of care plans and other themed audits relating to looked after children; facilitate training and provide advice and consultation both internally or with our external colleagues in health and education
presentations and provide advice and consultation both internally or with our external colleagues in health and education. � Undertake audit activity on a service by service basis to monitor process and identify opportunities for improvement. � Provide input and contribute to the decision making on platforms such as the resource, permanency and the 16 plus panels. � Liaise with other agencies as necessary to facilitate the development of standards and practice in work relating to child care planning. � Keep abreast of research and developments in work relating to safeguarding children and looked after children to inform relevant professionals. � Assist the Service Manager (CSC) in identifying trends in looked after children in Bexley. To identify service strengths and weaknesses and contribute to the Service Improvement Plan. � To ensure compliance with statutory obligations towards looked after children, safeguarding children and children in need arising from DfE regulations and guidance.
Organisational control and development � Contribute towards the development of good practice guide for social workers, in relation to looked after children. � Undertake specific investigations where there is such a need for the independent reviewing officer as determined by senior managers. � Identify training needs and contribute to multi- disciplinary training. � Assist the Service Manager (CSC) in co-ordination, and monitoring of children looked after by the authority. � Assist the Service Manager (CSC) in ensuring looked after reviews are held within timescales Personal effectiveness � To deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holder�s personal attention. � To be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions and the council�s constitution, processes and procedures: to develop the full range of managerial and professional skills and knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the post. � To establish and develop effective working relationships and productive partnerships with all the relevant partners and stakeholders as required to facilitate the development of standards and practice in work relating to looked after children. � All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the council�s policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.
Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT,London Borough of Bexley
Hours per week: 36
Salary: £25.93 per hour
Meetings with children and families will be in-person. Meetings held in placements, etc
Meetings with children and families will be in-person. Candidates must have 5 years references, enhanced DBS, relevant experience, and other essential criteria.
Job Description Management group: Children�s Social Care and Education Department: Professional Standards & Quality Assurance / Safeguarding Service Job title: Conference Chair / Independent Reviewing Officer Main Purpose of Job � The role of the IRO is to chair statutory review meetings for children who become Looked After in accordance with the IRO Handbook Regulations (2010). � The post-holder will hold a caseload of children as the named IRO in line with the statutory regulations, they will be expected to attend meetings for their allocated children when possible. � Constructively challenge actions and interventions that are not delivering the required outcomes for children and young people. � Contribute to the auditing of care plans and other themed audits relating to looked after children; facilitate training and provide advice and consultation both internally or with our external colleagues in health and education
presentations and provide advice and consultation both internally or with our external colleagues in health and education. � Undertake audit activity on a service by service basis to monitor process and identify opportunities for improvement. � Provide input and contribute to the decision making on platforms such as the resource, permanency and the 16 plus panels. � Liaise with other agencies as necessary to facilitate the development of standards and practice in work relating to child care planning. � Keep abreast of research and developments in work relating to safeguarding children and looked after children to inform relevant professionals. � Assist the Service Manager (CSC) in identifying trends in looked after children in Bexley. To identify service strengths and weaknesses and contribute to the Service Improvement Plan. � To ensure compliance with statutory obligations towards looked after children, safeguarding children and children in need arising from DfE regulations and guidance.
Organisational control and development � Contribute towards the development of good practice guide for social workers, in relation to looked after children. � Undertake specific investigations where there is such a need for the independent reviewing officer as determined by senior managers. � Identify training needs and contribute to multi- disciplinary training. � Assist the Service Manager (CSC) in co-ordination, and monitoring of children looked after by the authority. � Assist the Service Manager (CSC) in ensuring looked after reviews are held within timescales Personal effectiveness � To deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holder�s personal attention. � To be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions and the council�s constitution, processes and procedures: to develop the full range of managerial and professional skills and knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the post. � To establish and develop effective working relationships and productive partnerships with all the relevant partners and stakeholders as required to facilitate the development of standards and practice in work relating to looked after children. � All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the council�s policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.