Independent Reviewing Officer - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council
Buckinghamshire Council
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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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Description

Salary
£50,869 - £53,479


Reference number
BUC08023


Contract type
Permanent


Working hours
Full Time


Level of DBS check required
Enhanced


Date posted
23 Feb 2023, 11 p.m.


Application deadline
27 Feb 2023


Overview:

The Independent Reviewing Service provides a vital quality assurance role for children looked after by Buckinghamshire Council.

We play an integral part in the Authority' journey to improvement and our oversight and challenge matters to vulnerable children and young people.


The independent Reviewing Officer role is valued by our senior management team, and we are determined to ensure children receive the care, support and services they need to enable them to 'be best they can be'.


About us:


In April 2020 Buckinghamshire Council became the UK's newest council and the residents of Buckinghamshire will be served by a single, unitary council.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected
- only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey.

Not only will you be an integral part of the unique and exciting transition through the unitary process, you will also be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.


About the role:


The Independent Reviewing Officers primary focus is to quality assure the care planning and review process for each child, ensure their views and wishes are given full consideration and provide positive challenge when children's plans or professional practice is not of the required standard or in the child's best interests.

You will chair and oversee the child's review process, work collaboratively with the child's network and seek to resolve any challenges raised in a timely way that has a positive impact on the child.


About you:


To join us, you must be SWE-registered, hold a qualified social worker qualification and have a minimum of three years post qualifying experience working at senior practitioner level; and ideally management experience with children looked after and in child protection.


Please see job description for further information

Other information:


Closing date:
Monday 27 February 2023.


Interviews:
to be held face to face on Tuesday 14 March 2023


Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values:


We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are -
Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.



By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

  • fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events


About the Business Unit:


The IRO service is part of the Quality Standards and Performance Service that includes Child Protection Advisors (CPAs), Allegations Management Team (LADO), Safeguarding Partnership, Independent Panel Chairs, AYSE Social Work Academy, Principal Social Worker and the Training and Development Team.


We recognise and reward you:

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme and the opportunity to gain membership to Costco. We have discounted gym memberships, Travel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern Railways and much more.
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