A Kent-based Local Authority who have been rated Good recently by Ofsted are recruiting a part time Independent Reviewing Officer who has children at the very heart of all they do.

Please note, the successful candidate will be offered a part time contract consisting of 22.2 hours per week over 3 days.

SALARY UP TO £62,600 PER ANNUM FTE.

You will develop strong relationships with the children and young people in your care and help shape the best possible opportunities and experiences so that they can have the best future they can.

You will have the ability to develop strong professional relationships that support quality care for our children and young people and be confident to challenge when this care is not the best it can be.

You will have a minimum of 5 years experience of social work with strong experience in working with child protection or looked after children.

Significant experience and understanding of Family Court and PLO is essential with experience of management and supervision of social workers.

The role forms part of the wider Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service and very much has a part to play in the quality assurance of practice for children in care.

Benefits for you as the IRO Manager:

• Salary up to £62,600 FTE


• 27 Days Annual leave


• Car Allowance


• Marketing Premia - £7,000


• Retention Payment - £3,000


• Career Progression Scheme


• Relocation Scheme


• Additional Discounts

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details