Job Description
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) – 2 Month Contract
Location: 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH
Contract: 2 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Working Pattern: Combination of Office, Home Working, and Visits
Summary
Southwark Council is seeking a seasoned Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join their dedicated IRO Service for a 2‑month contract. This role is integral to ensuring that care planning for looked‑after children and young people is effective, robust, and child‑centered. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of seven experienced IROs, managing a caseload of 55‑65 children and young people. The position involves chairing reviews, providing necessary challenges, and ensuring that care plans are aligned with the best interests of the children. The role offers regular reflective group supervision, monthly one‑on‑one supervision, and a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Chair statutory reviews for looked‑after children and young people.
- Ensure the child’s voice is central to all decision‑making and care planning.
- Monitor and review care plans to ensure they are based on thorough assessments and meet each child’s unique needs.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks to safeguard children and young people.
- Promote high‑quality, outcome‑focused, cost‑effective, and safe care planning.
- Effectively manage review meetings, ensuring full participation from children, families, carers, and professionals.
- Provide constructive challenges to social work teams to prevent delays in care planning.
- Develop recommendations and action plans that enhance family engagement and leverage wider support networks.
- Produce high‑quality written review reports and outcome plans, including child‑friendly review letters.
- Track the progress and implementation of agreed plans between review meetings.
- Review assessments and care planning documents related to children involved in court proceedings.
- Maintain effective communication with Children’s Guardians and other professionals during care proceedings.
- Address professional disagreements early to avoid delays and promote positive outcomes.
- Participate in quality assurance and audit activities as needed.
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