Independent Reviewing Officer
up to £48 per hour Umbrella company subject to experience
3-6 month contract
A Welsh Council are looking for an experienced and dedicated Conference Chair and Independent Reviewing Officer to join their long established and well-regarded Reviewing Service. The post is preferably a full time post but we may consider applications from those looking to do less hours if we can coordinate a job share for our client. The post will require covering for an initial 3 month contract with potential to extend pending permanent appointments. This role offers hybrid working.
The successful individual will be expected to Chair CP Conferences and CLA Reviews, and the ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice in Children's Services and have experience of chairing meetings of a challenging nature and child protection within the court arena.
Main Responsibilities:
* The successful candidate will carry a caseload, chair Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Children review meetings and develop outcome focused plans in accordance with the Children Act 1989; The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014; the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (Wales) Regulations 2015 and 2016; the Children and Adoption Act 2002, Children Leaving Care Act 2000 and Children Act 2004. The successful candidates will also be expected to adhere to the Practice Standards and Good Practice Guide...