Independent Reviewing Officer

Essex County Council are seeking to recruit an Independent Reviewing Officer to join a well-managed team in Children in Care. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.

Essex pay close attention to looking after their Social Workers and strive to ensure they feel supported and welcomed in their roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision, training opportunities and career progression.

The responsibilities of the Independent Reviewing Officer includes:

• Please note this position is a home-based role with travel requirements across Essex and beyond.
• To provide an effective Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) service for children in care, in accordance with statutory regulation, guidance, and Essex County Council procedures. To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Volume 2 Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations (2021), and the IRO Handbook (2010).
• Monitor the performance by the local authority of their functions in relation to the child's case.
• Participate in any review of the child's case.
• Ensure the wishes and feelings of the child are given due consideration by the authority.
• Perform any other function which is prescribed in regulations.

To ideal candidate will have:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DPSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)
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Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers an ongoing contract and well-funded team giving good job security.

To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Essex, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information.