Position reference: 50145834
Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Commissioning
Salary: £51,356 - £54,495
Working Arrangements: Agile, min 3 days in the office
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
About The Post
We are currently looking to recruit a full‑time independent reviewing officer. The job description and role applied for remains that of a dual role, which has worked extremely well and has supported us to strengthen practice. It is highly likely this will remain an IRO post based on positive outcomes over the last two and a half years.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Barnsley Children’s Service and have a key role in driving, planning and promoting positive outcomes for our looked after children and young people. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced independent reviewing officer who is passionate about the wellbeing and outcomes for looked after children.
Responsibilities
* You will be responsible for chairing looked after children reviews. Your primary focus will be to oversee and quality assure the planning and review process for each young person.
* This involves understanding and promoting the young person’s voice and driving plans that are aspirational for young people and support them to achieve stability and permanence at the earliest opportunity.
* You will conduct face‑to‑face visits to all your young people at least once between every looked after review meeting and will ensure IRO mid‑way reviews are conducted between each looked after review meeting to ensure the young person’s plan is progressing.
* All looked after reviews are face‑to‑face in Barnsley as we recognise this is best practice and ensures a more effective meeting is conducted.
Qualifications
* Substantial experience in statutory social work with looked after children and families, chairing complex meetings and working within a multi‑agency framework.
* Working knowledge of the legal framework relating to looked after children, including Care Planning Regulations and the duties and responsibilities of the IRO as set out in the IRO Handbook.
* Commitment to the values of honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do.
Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
EEO Statement
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances
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