Social Work - Independent Reviewing Officer in West Midlands, West Midlands
Uk working eligibility only.
JOB-20240819-db742659
Social Work - Independent Reviewing Officer opportunity in Children’s Services, Sandwell (UK), with an impressive hourly salary of £41.42. This ongoing role offers both Full Time and Part Time options, allowing you the flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
Join us in a unique and rewarding setting where your skills will help shape the future of children in Sandwell. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career while making a meaningful impact in a vibrant community. As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will play a crucial role in the lives of children, ensuring their voices are heard and their best interests are at the forefront of all planning and review processes.
Perks and benefits:
- Full Time/Part Time: Tailor your work schedule in this rewarding role to fit your personal commitments.
- Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work with a competitive hourly rate, all while you make a real difference.
- Professional Development: Access a range of training opportunities to boost your career development.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across different sectors to broaden your career horizons.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility that comes with locum work, providing you time to recharge and pursue personal interests.
What you will do:
- Chair Reviews for Looked After Children (LAC): Lead statutory reviews of care plans in line with the IRO Handbook, Children Act 1989, and Care Planning Regulations 2010 (amended).
- Promote Child-Centred Practice: Ensure children’s views, wishes, and feelings are central to all decision-making processes. Meet with children prior to reviews to ensure their voices are heard.
- Quality Assurance and Challenge: Monitor the quality and timeliness of care planning, challenge poor practice, and escalate concerns through formal dispute resolution if needed.
- Legal and Statutory Oversight: Ensure plans are legally compliant, achievable, and in the best interest of the child. Monitor drift or delay in permanency planning.
- Partnership Working: Work collaboratively with social workers, team managers, health, education, and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of reviews, decisions, and outcomes. Contribute to service reports, audits, and inspections, such as Ofsted.
- Escalation of Concerns: Raise issues through appropriate channels, including the dispute resolution process, where there is inadequate progress or safeguarding concern.
- Promote Permanency Planning: Scrutinise and challenge where permanency plans are delayed or not in line with the child’s needs.
Living and working in Sandwell is a rich, fulfilling experience. Located in the heart of the West Midlands, Sandwell is a vibrant and diverse area offering unique cultural experiences, excellent transport links, and a welcoming community. Whether you’re looking to enjoy urban amenities or scenic countryside, Sandwell offers the best of both worlds. Come and be part of our community, where you can make a difference every day.
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