Independent Reviewing Officer (Foster Care)
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade K SCP 40/41 £43, 857 to £44,863 per annum
- Location: 28/30 Sefton Street, Litherland
- Contract: Temporary
- Working Pattern: Part Time
- Hours: 21.6 hours per week. 3 days per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 22/09/2020 at 23:55
- Reference: CSC/20/133495
Independent Reviewing Officer (Fostering)
Fixed term post, initially for 3 months but may be extended.
Due to the temporary promotion of the current Fostering IRO this is an opportunity for someone to fulfil the function in Sefton on a temporary basis. (3 but possibly up to 6 months)
The role will be based in the safeguarding unit but will be supporting a significant programme of change and development across the fostering service.
Provisional interview date: 28/9/20 (via Microsoft Teams)
Please see the job description and person specification for further information.
For any other information please contact Nicky Horn on 07792 676142
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
