Independent Reviewing Officer - Croydon, United Kingdom - Croydon Council

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Job title:
Independent Reviewing Officer


Department:
Children Families and Education


Location:
Croydon Council (CR0)


Salary:
Grade 16; £57,201 - £59,328
Hours of work: 36 per week / Monday - Friday
Contract type: 12 months maternity Cover

  • Secondment/Fixed Term Contract
"Have you got the passion and drive to make positive changes in the lives of children and young people?"

The Opportunity

To be responsible, in the role of Chair Person, for providing a safeguarding and reviewing service to children and young people who are looked after.

To provide advice and consultation on issues of care planning and quality of services to all agencies involved in caring for looked after children and young people.

To ensure that children and young people who are looked after receiving the services to which they are entitled.

About You
We are looking for confident experienced professionals, who are also:

Qualified and registered social workers at Team Manager level or colleagues with supervisory experience of social workers; practice educators for instance.

Experience of management and/or supervision
All relevant statutory guidance and legislation which deals with CIN, CP and LAC including: The Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2013, The London Child Protection Procedures
Expertise in working on looked after children cases.
Skills in chairing complex meetings.
The ability to manage complex information, contribute to plans and achieve excellent outcomes in service delivery.
High level analytical skills and able to conceptualise in terms of outcomes.
Research knowledge of development and what works to help children.
Research knowledge of the impact on children of domestic violence, parental drug abuse and mental health.
Ability to work within a Systemic Framework.
Excellent level of written and oral communication skills.
Relevant research evidence around effective interventions to help children and families.


Benefits:

Highly competitive salary
A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
31 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays
The council promotes flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

Closing date: 12th February 2024 at 11:59pm


Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement


As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

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