Independent Reviewing Officer / Child

Our passionate and committed Independent Reviewing Unit has recently been
strengthened with additional capacity in order to ensure that we meet the needs of our
children and young people who are Looked After and subject to Child Protection
planning. In Shropshire we believe that robust, consistent IRO/CP Chair oversight is
fundamental to ensuring that children's plans progress and that their permanence is
held in mind at every stage.

We are seeking experienced IRO/CP Chairs who can bring their skills, knowledge and
confidence to the team and can work with likeminded colleagues to ensure that the
best outcomes are achieved for children. Shropshire's Independent Reviewing Unit
benefits from being staffed with highly skilled and experienced workers, therefore we
are looking for new team members who have at least 3 years demonstrable
experience in IRO and/or CP Chairing work.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.
One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you're
working to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.

The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,
its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for
personal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:

Shropshire Council Job Advert - 2023 v.2.1

• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33

days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.

• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary

sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)

• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund



• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,

special leave)

• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of

working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments., 1. With effect from 1 April 2024, £1,290 (pro rata for part-time employees) to be
paid as a consolidated, permanent addition on all NJC pay points 2 to 43
inclusive (Grade 1, SCP2 to Band 13, SCP 43).
2. With effect from 1 April 2024, an increase of 2.50% on all pay points (pro rata
for part-time staff) above SCP 43, those on Band 14 and 15.
3. With effect from 1 April 2024 an increase of 2.50% on allowances.

The offer is subject to agreement. Further details on the current local government pay
position is available to view:

Employer circular - Local Government pay offer 2024 | Local Government Association