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: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 13/06/2021 at 23:55
- Reference: CSC/21/152542
Independent Reviewing Officer
Permanent Post – Full Time
We are looking to appoint a Foster Care reviewing Officer to join our Safeguarding and Quality assurance unit in Sefton.
Sefton is a great place to live, work, visit and invest. We provide many different services and we offer a wide range of opportunities to job applicants from all backgrounds, ages, skills and interests. Our aim is to have a diverse workforce that understands and represents the communities they serve. We are engaging our communities in creating a borough-wide vision that will promote prosperity and see our communities flourish.
The successful candidate will work alongside the IRO’s who chair Looked after reviews. You will be situated in the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance unit. The role is a relatively new role and so with significant links to the Fostering service and the improvements they are leading there is a real opportunity for the right candidate to develop the role and how it functions.
You will possess a significant understanding of fostering regulations, have a robust understanding of safeguarding procedures and be confident in chairing meetings. You will support the improvement in practice across the teams
If successful, you will also be required to apply for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. YOU MUST THEREFORE, DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE ANY PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS IN THE APPLICATION FORM.
For an informal discussion 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.
