Independent Reviewing Officer Contract Full Time

Independent Reviewing Officer based in Enfield and the rate is £36.55 ph

This is a full time temporary contract role 9:00 – 17:30.

main duties of the role:

 The requirement is for an IRO : (preferably dual role to chair child protection conferences and reviews for looked after children)

We will, however, consider an experienced child protection conference chair who is willing to chair conferences at the office. This is requirement and although there are opportunities to work from home to prepare for meetings, the expectation is that conferences are conducted in the office (hybrid model) with Chair, SW and family in the office and other professionals joining meeting remotely.

This a dual role, requiring the independent chairing of child protection conferences and reviews of looked after children, as well as covering some LADO work as required.

The role also includes acting as consultant to managers, social work staff and other agencies about policy, procedure and practice relating to Child Protection/safeguarding and Children Looked After. The role will require face-to-face chairing of child protection conferences, as well seeing children in their placements for looked after reviews. Travelling is therefore a requirement.

 Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to cvs@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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