Independent Reviewing Officer
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £45.20 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionIndependent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
Full-time - 36 hours per week
£45.20 per hour (Umbrella)
London Borough of Hackney are recruiting for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) within their Children’s Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Service.
This is a key role where you will act as an independent, authoritative professional, ensuring that children?s voices are central and that care planning prioritises their safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.
About the role
As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will:
*Chair Looked After Child Reviews and Foster Carer Annual Reviews, ensuring all meetings are child-centred and effective
*Hold the Local Authority to account, ensuring high-quality care planning and decision-making for children
*Provide independent scrutiny of safeguarding practice, challenging where necessary to drive improvement
*Monitor care and permanence plans, ensuring timely progression and positive outcomes
*Escalate concerns appropriately, including to senior leadership and external bodies where required
*Promote systemic, trauma-informed, and anti-racist practice across services
*Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated and effective support for children and families
What we’re looking for
To be considered, you will have:
*A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration
*At least 5 years post-qualifying experience, including management-level experience
*Strong experience within Looked After Children and statutory review processes
*In-depth knowledge of key legislation including the Children Act 1989 and IRO statutory guidance
*Proven ability to challenge practice and influence senior stakeholders
*Excellent report writing, analytical, and decision-making skills
*Strong commitment to safeguarding and equality is essential
Why join Hackney?
Work within a forward-thinking, values-driven service committed to improving outcomes for children
Be part of an authority championing anti-racist and trauma-informed practice
Opportunity to influence service development and quality assurance across Children?s Services
Collaborative, multi-agency working environment
Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Full-time - 36 hours per week
£45.20 per hour (Umbrella)
London Borough of Hackney are recruiting for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) within their Children’s Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Service.
This is a key role where you will act as an independent, authoritative professional, ensuring that children?s voices are central and that care planning prioritises their safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.
About the role
As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will:
*Chair Looked After Child Reviews and Foster Carer Annual Reviews, ensuring all meetings are child-centred and effective
*Hold the Local Authority to account, ensuring high-quality care planning and decision-making for children
*Provide independent scrutiny of safeguarding practice, challenging where necessary to drive improvement
*Monitor care and permanence plans, ensuring timely progression and positive outcomes
*Escalate concerns appropriately, including to senior leadership and external bodies where required
*Promote systemic, trauma-informed, and anti-racist practice across services
*Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated and effective support for children and families
What we’re looking for
To be considered, you will have:
*A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration
*At least 5 years post-qualifying experience, including management-level experience
*Strong experience within Looked After Children and statutory review processes
*In-depth knowledge of key legislation including the Children Act 1989 and IRO statutory guidance
*Proven ability to challenge practice and influence senior stakeholders
*Excellent report writing, analytical, and decision-making skills
*Strong commitment to safeguarding and equality is essential
Why join Hackney?
Work within a forward-thinking, values-driven service committed to improving outcomes for children
Be part of an authority championing anti-racist and trauma-informed practice
Opportunity to influence service development and quality assurance across Children?s Services
Collaborative, multi-agency working environment
Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job number 3792275
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