Childrens Social Care - Spennymoor, United Kingdom - One Way or Another Ltd

One Way or Another Ltd
One Way or Another Ltd
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Spennymoor, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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Are you passionate about ensuring the well-being and rights of children in the care system? We are seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) for Children's Social Care who will play a pivotal role in overseeing the care plans of children and advocating for their best interests.


Key Responsibilities:
As an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO), your role will encompass a range of essential responsibilities, including:

  • Acting as an impartial and independent chairperson in Looked After Reviews, Child Protection Conferences, and other relevant meetings.
  • Ensuring that each child's care plan is comprehensive, wellinformed, and tailored to their specific needs.
  • Advocating for the child's wishes and feelings to be given due consideration in all decisionmaking processes.
  • Collaborating with social workers, families, and professionals to facilitate effective communication and the development of highquality care plans.
  • Safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children in care.

Qualifications and Experience:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:

  • A background in social work, child protection, or a related field.
  • Relevant qualifications and certifications in child welfare or similar disciplines.
  • Previous experience as an Independent Reviewing Officer or in a similar child welfare role.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with children, families, and professionals.
  • A strong commitment to child welfare and advocating for the rights of children.

Personal Attributes:


  • Empathetic and compassionate approach to working with children and families.
  • Strong decisionmaking abilities, even in complex and sensitive situations.
  • Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.
  • Dedication to maintaining professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children. As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will ensure that care plans are designed to meet the individual needs of each child and that their voices are heard.


Job Type:
Temporary contract


Salary:
£196.09 per day


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Spennymoor, Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- social work: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person
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