Job Advert: Independent Reviewing Officer
Location: Haverfordwest
Employment Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 29 September 2025
Duration: 12 Weeks
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: PAYE: £28.05 per hour | Umbrella: £35.77 per hour
Are you a dedicated Social Care Qualified professional with expertise in safeguarding children? NRW People is excited to offer a temporary Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) role with Pembrokeshire County Council, based at County Hall in Haverfordwest. Starting 29 September 2025, this 12-week position provides long-term sickness cover, offering a chance to enhance outcomes for looked after and protected children in a supportive Welsh community.
What You’ll Do:
* Deliver the statutory reviewing function for young people looked after by the Local Authority, ensuring high-quality, timely care plans with the child’s voice at the centre.
* Chair multi-agency child protection conferences, safeguarding children in high-risk situations and addressing their needs effectively.
* Contribute to Pembrokeshire’s prevention-focused services, supporting children to remain with their families where safe and appropriate.
* Utilise a hybrid working model, blending face-to-face and Microsoft Teams meetings to provide flexible support to families.
* Maintain accurate records and comply with Social Care Wales standards and safeguarding protocols.
What We’re Looking For:
* A qualified Social Worker with experience in child protection and looked-after children reviews.
* Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with a commitment to quality assurance and child-centred practice.
* Ability to work full-time (37 hours) and adapt to a hybrid working environment.
* Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
Essential Requirements:
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* 5 years of references/work history.
* Current Social Care Wales Registration.
* DBS Summary Form (to be submitted with application).
* Health Declaration/Questionnaire (desirable attribute).
Why Join Us?
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support Pembrokeshire’s children’s services during a period of long-term sickness cover, with competitive pay and manageable caseloads due to the county’s below-average looked-after population. You’ll work in a flexible, hybrid team, contributing to a high standard of care.
How to Apply:
Ready to make a difference for children in Pembrokeshire? Submit your CV, 5 years of references, Social Care Wales Registration, and DBS Summary Form to NRW People today! Contact us at 01443 230222 or visit for more details. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team – apply now!
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