Our client, Rochdale council, is looking for a Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer to join their team
To quality assure the care planning processes for looked after children in line with the care planning regulations 2010 through the chairing and reporting of looked after children reviews
To discharge the IRO duties in line with the IRO Handbook 2010
To ensure practice standards in relation to the coordination and chairing of cared for reviews are adhered to in line with council policy
To ensure that children and young people are engaged in their reviews through meeting with children and engaging with them within the review process including meeting children outside of their review meeting
To ensure that the dispute resolution policy is used to escalate any concerns in relation to the care planning of looked after children, including the escalation to the Director of Children’s Services where appropriate
To liaise with social workers and senior managers within social care to ensure final care planning and permanence is achieved for cared for children in a timely way
To contribute to the continuous improvement in outcomes of looked after children through the quality assurance of care planning
To provide comprehensive written reports and recommendations within agreed timeframes following looked after reviewsBenefits of working with Remedy
A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus – up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.
*Terms & Conditions apply
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Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
