We are currently looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join a Quality Assurance Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

This role is to act as an independent body to challenge senior management and Social Work Professionals and seek legal resolution for any failures the Local Authority in their responsibility to Children in Care.

Chairing Looked After Children meetings, monitoring children's cases on an ongoing basis and completing reports based on review meetings are key responsibilities in this role.

The team strive to engage active participation from children, birth families and carers in review meetings to ensure the best outcomes.

About you

The successful candidate will have extensive experience within IRO and Quality Assurance procedures as well as in a children's frontline team.

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year).

A valid UK driving licence and car is preferred but not essential for this role.

What's on offer?

• £40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)


• “Outstanding” Ofsted inspection result


• Easily accessible via car and public transport


• An opportunity to work on specialist cases - especially within UASC proceedings


• Hybrid working scheme


• Supportive management offering regular supervision

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930