Independent Reviewing Officer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Full Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and supportive team as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) due to a vacancy in our service.

You will join a fully staffed team of experienced IROs.

You will be responsible for ensuring that high quality care plans are in place for children and young people in the care of the Local Authority.

You will chair regular reviews and monitor progress to ensure that the care plan promotes the best interests of the child, that their wishes and feelings are taken into account and that plans are progressed without delay.

You will build good working relationships with the Local Authority social work teams as well as with CAFCASS and will challenge swiftly and effectively, when required, to achieve positive outcomes for children.

You will be a qualified social worker with significant experience, including management experience and you will be registered with Social Work England.

This post requires flexible working and an ability to manage and prioritise your own workload, in return you can expect to be part of a stable and supportive team, regular reflective supervision and access to training and development opportunities.

You must have a relevant social work qualification and valid Social work England registration.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Alison Turner on
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