Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Birmingham Children's Trust - #2134572

Our client, Birmingham Children’s Trust, is seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO).

This is a temporary ongoing post, paid at £38 per hour.

Please let me know if you are interested? Or can you refer a friend for £300 if placed?

The role will involve the following:

• Chair statutory Child in Care Reviews and other review meetings as required, ensuring that all statutory requirements, regulations and procedures are followed.
• Ensure that care plans reflect the child or young person’s current circumstances, assessed needs, wishes and long-term aspirations.
• Promote effective permanence planning and ensure suitable arrangements are in place to achieve timely and sustainable permanence for children and young people.
• Monitor progress against agreed care plans and ensure that actions and decisions are implemented within required timescales.
• Participate in meetings and professional discussions relating to individual children where this supports the effective delivery of the IRO role.
• Child-centred practice
• Independent oversight and challenge
• Quality assurance and service improvement

Requirements of the role:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Fully Social Work England registered
• 3 years post-qualified experience in employment of a local authority (DFE rules)
• Must have experience as a CP Chair or IRO

Please apply online or contact Lindsey Morgan asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.



Alternatively, we are offering £300 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.