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Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours per week.
About The Role
We are looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families in Solihull.
Your main focus will be to assure the quality of care planning and review for every child – making sure his or her wishes and feelings are fully considered.
As part of a team of Independent Reviewing Officers, you will share responsibilities for chairing Child Protection Conferences, carrying out Statutory Reviews of children who are Looked After and managing MAACE proceedings.
About You
* A professional Social Work qualification, post qualifying training in child protection and registration with Social Work England.
* At least 5 years post-qualifying experience of working in a Social Care setting, including working with children who are looked after, the subject of child protection plans and MAACE proceedings.
* A sound knowledge and understanding of relevant childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and ‘the IRO handbook’.
* Experience of working collaboratively with other services.
* Experience of chairing multi-agency meetings.
Benefits
* Competitive Salaries.
* Local government pension – 6.8% (subject to annual review/change).
* Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 30 days after five years service and the opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year (pro rata).
* Flexible working – including hybrid working.
* Professional development – High quality year-round training and coaching and in house academic programmes via our Children’s Social Care Academy (in partnership with Bournemouth University).
* Clear career pathways through to Senior Social Worker, specialist roles and leadership and management.
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to independent, free and confidential support and advice.
* Family and carer friendly policies.
* Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
This post will require an enhanced DBS check.
Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner; however for disabled applicants reasonable adjustments will be made where required.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Contact Us
For more information, or to apply, please click on the link below.
If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Naseema Ahmad, Operations Manager (Safeguards & Quality Assurance) on 07796 996192 or email Naseema.ahmad@solihull.gov.uk.
Closing date: 9 November 2025. The closing date for applications for redeployees is 22 October 2025. Interviews will be held on 19 and 20 November 2025.
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