Independent Reviewing Officer
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade K SCP 40+41 £43,857 to £44,863 per annum
- Location: Bootle
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 27/11/2020 at 23:55
- Reference: CSC/20/137454
Independent Reviewing Officer
Permanent Post – Full Time
An opportunity has arisen for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join the Safeguarding and Quality assurance service.
The successful candidate will join the service at an exciting time as we work to really embed the role of the Independent Reviewing Officer with a clear focus on quality assuring and monitoring good quality Complex Child in Need meetings and Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences. You will work closely with the safeguarding conference chairs and support the work of the Fostering Reviewing officer. You will promote participation of all children and young people to ensure that they are fully engaged in the creation of all plans that relate to them.
You will be an experienced social worker with a good understanding of Care planning and safeguarding practice and procedures. You will be able to chair meetings effectively and to contribute to the quality assurance responsibilities of the unit whilst working with social workers to support them to create the best plans for children and young people who are subject to a child protection plan or complex child in need plan. You will develop meaningful records and be able to contribute to ongoing training and development of social workers.
For an informal discussion please feel free to call Nicky Horn (Service Manager) or Debbie Massam (IRO Team Manager) on 07870379630
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.
