Are you a committed Independent Reviewing Officer?
Do you have a passion for providing first-class support to Children's Services?
We have an excellent Locum Independent Reviewing Officer opportunity available in the Bury, Greater Manchester area.
Benefits
Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
Weekly payroll
Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&C's apply)Responsibilities:
Provide an independent chairing service for multi-agency and departmental meetings in matters relating to Child Protection and Looked after Children.
To develop and ensure good and consistent practice for the children.
To provide consultation and advice on all Safeguarding issues
Prepare, produce, implement and evaluate individual children, families, carers and professional colleagues To be considered for the IRO role...ideally, you will have:
BSc Social Work or equivalent
Social Work England Registration
Experience of chairing child protection conferences
In-depth knowledge legal frameworks with associated statutory legislation and statutory guidance
Ability to challenge when progress of planning is not improving outcomes for children
Ability to promote partnership working to improve the lived experience of the child
Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to performance indicators
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