Independent Reviewing Officer

Independent Reviewing OfficerWaltham Forest £54,129.00 - £59,328.00/year Permanent roleFull time: 36.00Start date: 30/5/2024Closing date: 28/4/2024AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are searching for a IRO in the Waltham Forest area. Permanent role. There is an additional £2000 retention bonus after passing the six month review period.We are looking for:x1 P/T 18hrs P/Wx1 F/T 36hrs P/WPurpose

• To lead, plan, develop and deliver an expert professional service within the Quality Assurance Service.
• To support the development, management and delivery of an independent reviewing
• service to children looked after and their families.
• To build and maintain relationships with key partners to improve outcomes for children.
• To ensure the Council maximises service outcomes in relation to cost.

Generic Accountabilities

• Plan and ensure service delivery within a complex / diverse service area. Control operational activities within the service area and ensure professional standards are delivered.
• Safeguarding standards are monitored and maintained in compliance with Council policy.
• Management of the children looked after process and quality assurance of care planning and safeguarding of children and young people in care.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships with
• families, staff at all levels, other departments, and agencies. Ability to deal with people at
• all levels confidently, sensitively, and diplomatically.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, current developments in research
• related to looked after children, safeguarding, child protection and children in need.
• Substantial frontline experience of complex children and families social work
• Experience of managing and supervising complex children and families social work
• Experience of writing complex children and families assessments and care plans
• Experience of presenting of information and reports to senior leadership team
• Ability to identify areas of concern in care planning and to seek resolution by providing
• timely and effective challenge at all levels of the organisation and to partner agencies.