Job Description
Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer
Hourly rate: £40
Work Pattern: Hybrid arrangements to be agreed and based around conferences and reviews.
The Role
An Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) plays a key role in the child welfare system, particularly in the context of children in care or under child protection plans.
The responsibility of the Children and Young People’s Directorate is to ensure the safety, well-being and learning of children and young people.
Key Requirements
1. To attend/chair meetings at a variety of locations throughout Suffolk and wider as necessary.
2. Responsible for the effective delivery of safeguarding services for children in care and those subject to child protection plans throughout the County.
3. Continue to work with and embed the Suffolk signs of safety and wellbeing practice framework. The framework is having a positive impact on practice development, effective engagement with families, staff morale and motivation across the service.
4. Provide strategic leadership and will work closely with operational management
5. Provide reports and analysis to directorate management on safeguarding issues
6. P...