Opus people solutions on behalf of Telford and Wrekin Council have an exciting opportunity for a Independent Reviewing Officer to join their team
Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 37
Hourly rate: £38
Location: Darby House
Remote/Office based: Hybrid
Responsibilities:
To review plans for children and young people who are in need of protection, in the care of the Council or who are Care Leavers.
To provide effective independent oversight of children's care.
To monitor the performance by the Local Authority of their functions in relation to children's cases and where necessary to challenge poor practice.
This post is a designated Child Protection Conference Chair & Independent Reviewing Officer responsible for delivering an element of the service.
To support the Council's visions and priorities both internally and externally
To assist the Team Manager in planning team and service objectives To identify and highlight resource issues to the Team Manager
To assist the Team Manager in ensuring that the team and service meets their objectives and targets within agreed timeframes
To deliver standards which achieve equality of opportunityIf you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you