Job Description
This is a fixed term post until 31/03/.
West Dunbartonshire HSCP is seeking a committed and experienced Independent Reviewing Co-ordinator (IRC) to join our Children and Families Service. This is a pivotal role in ensuring that the voices, rights, and wellbeing of looked after children and young people are at the heart of planning and decision-making.
As an IRC, you will:
- Chair statutory reviews for looked after children and young people.
- Monitor care planning to ensure it is timely, effective, and child-centred.
- Challenge drift and delay, and promote best outcomes for children.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, carers, families, and partner agencies.
- Uphold the principles of The Promise and ensure compliance with legislation and guidance.
You will also contribute to service development, quality assurance, and strategic planning across the wider Children’s Services team.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified social worker registered with the SSSC.
- Has substantial experience in children’s social work, including care planning and review.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- Is confident in challenging practice and advocating for children’s rights.
- Understands the legal and policy framework for looked after children in Scotland.
For any informal enquiries regarding this role then please contact Mark Mulvenna (Senior Manager) on .
Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
Responsibilities
The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
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