Independent Reviewing Officer

Stockton Council have an established team of Independent Reviewing Officers and Child Protection Conference Chairs however we are expanding the team to develop our ambitions for the service. We are looking to recruit an additional IRO/Conference Chair to join our team. Are you passionate about improving the quality-of-care planning for the children and young people we support across Stockton-on-Tees? If so, we are looking for motivated and experienced Social Workers or Social Work Managers who are committed to providing an excellent service to vulnerable children and young people and their families. Our Children's Services are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. We are dedicated to creating an environment where social work practice can thrive and where all members of the team are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families help improve their lives. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate IRO/Conference Chair/sufficiently experienced Social Worker with aspirations and transferable skills for this role to join our team and contribute towards making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families. Our IROs have the dual role of IRO for Children in Our Care and as the chair of Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences. As an IRO/Conference Chair you will play a crucial role in overseeing the care planning and review process for children in our care and those who are being considered at child protection conference. You will ensure that plans for children are robust, child centred, legally compliant, and that they effectively address the individual needs and aspirations of each child. We'll support you to flourish and be the best you can, delivering high-quality services and working closely with professionals from a range of agencies to improve the lived experience of children.

In addition to excellent career progression opportunities, with a clear and supported development path, we also offer agile working, with flexible and family friendly policies, that have a work/life balance at their core, plus lots, lots more... Our excellent total reward package includes:

• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years' service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
• Your SWE Registration paid for
• Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from 'DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK'. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account. Supporting documents JD PS KR _Independent Reviewing Officer.pdf (311.3 KB) 2. behaviours-leaflet-finalv3.pdf (109.86 KB) 12. Employee Benefits Leaflet.pdf (186.54 KB)