Independent Reviewing Officer in Bootle, Merseyside

Bootle

contract, full-time

£46.89 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Bootle, Merseyside

Bootle, Merseyside, forms part of the Liverpool docks and business district, offering employment in logistics, public administration, healthcare, and retail. Employers include port services, call centres, local government, and education, with roles in customer operations, warehouse, maintenance, care, and administration.

About Social Care

Social care provides essential support to vulnerable people across the UK, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and families in need. Roles range from care assistants and social workers to support workers and managers. Employers include local councils, charities, and private care providers. The sector offers meaningful, people-focused work with growing demand due to an ageing population. Training, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities are widely available, making social care a stable and rewarding career path.

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Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer
Specialism: Independent Reviewing Officer
Location: Bootle, UK
Pay Rate: £46.89 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

We are seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join the team in Bootle. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £46.89, with flexible full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle. If you are passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for Looked After Children (LAC), this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible hours: Full-time or part-time to fit your personal and professional commitments
Competitive pay: Recognising your expertise and dedication to children in care
Professional development: Access to training and learning resources to enhance your skills
Diverse working environment: Collaborate with social workers, education specialists, and health professionals in a rewarding setting
Wellbeing initiatives: Programmes and support systems to promote a balanced, healthy approach to work and life

Purpose of the Role

To provide independent oversight of care planning and safeguarding arrangements for Looked After Children in Sefton. The IRO ensures children’s rights, welfare, and voices are central to all decision-making, monitoring care quality, challenging delays, and escalating concerns to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Chair statutory Looked After Child review meetings within prescribed timescales
Ensure robust, outcome-focused care plans that reflect children’s needs and wishes
Monitor progress against care plans, including permanency decisions
Promote health, education, and wellbeing outcomes for children in care
Provide independent challenge and scrutiny when drift, delay, or risk is identified
Follow formal escalation procedures and identify trends to improve service delivery
Advocate for children, ensuring their voices are central in decision-making
Maintain safeguarding oversight and collaborate in multi-agency settings
Work closely with social workers, foster carers, health professionals, and others
Keep accurate records and reports, contributing to audits and inspections

Why Bootle?

Bootle offers a unique combination of coastal charm and urban connectivity. Enjoy access to parks, cultural hotspots, and a strong community spirit, all while being close to the vibrant city life of Liverpool. Bootle is an ideal place to live, work, and thrive while making a real difference in the lives of Looked After Children.

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