Independent Reviewing Officer/IRO #0004D4C1

Job Description

The Independent Reviewing and Conferencing Team require a full-time qualified Social Worker, to fulfil a vacancy within the Team to cover and facilitate reviews for Looked After Children.
Candidates will need to have minimum of 5 years post qualification Social Work experience within childcare settings and prior IRO/ CPCC experience would be a clear advantage.
Essential to the role:
• Understanding of legislation for Children in Need; Children subject to child protection plans; Pathway plans and children Looked After
• Evidence of preparing, producing, implementing, and evaluating plans with individual Children, families, carers, and professional colleagues
• Experience of leading, chairing, recording, and facilitating meetings
• Ability to relate easily to and support children and young people to participate in their Review meetings.
For a full list of experience and duties please refer to the attached Job Description

Flexible working in place with a balance between office and home working in order to meet the needs of the service.

You must have:

• A professional qualification in Social Work and experience of working with Children
• Social Work England registration or Social Care Wales registration for North Wales.
• Post qualified experience.
• Enhanced DBS/Update service.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker?

• Excellent competitive pay rate
• Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
• Desirable location with excellent transport links
• A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay
• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
• Flexible hours to meet your needs, full or part time
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or other opportunities please visit www.jobs.Semester.co.uk to apply or feel free to click the 'Apply' button below or contact the team on 0161 4199285*

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