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Doncaster City Council - Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Vacancy

Doncaster City Council is currently seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join their team. This is a vital role ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and care planning of Looked After Children, through robust oversight and high-quality statutory reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chair statutory reviews for Looked After Children and ensure their voice is heard and represented.

• Lead pre-review meetings with children, families, and professionals to encourage positive contributions.

• Track review outcomes and hold professionals accountable for implementing agreed actions.

• Ensure effective and updated care plans based on detailed assessments.

• Address delays and invoke the Dispute Resolution process where necessary, including potential referrals to Cafcass.

• Safeguard against drift in planning and ensure service delivery meets each child's needs.

• Promote placements close to home and in line with Best Value principles.

• Identify gaps in assessment or service provision and advocate for the use of independent advocates where appropriate.

• Monitor Doncaster's corporate parenting responsibilities and overall performance for Looked After Children.

• Contribute to training, service improvement, data reporting, and strategic planning within the IRO service.

• Represent Doncaster at regional IRO network meetings when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social work

• Strong understanding of statutory requirements and care planning processes for Looked After Children

• Experience of chairing complex meetings and effective challenge to improve outcomes

• Excellent communication and multi-agency collaboration skills

This is a great opportunity to be part of a progressive and child-centred service, ensuring children and young people receive the support they need and deserve.

Interested?
Please get in touch with Adarsh Parihar at Eden Brown Synergy

a.parihar@ edenbrownsynergy.com
020 8152 8922

We also offer a £300 referral bonus for successful placements. T&Cs apply

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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