Gateshead Council is currently seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a supportive local authority that values quality practice and positive outcomes for children. Role: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Location: Gateshead Council Pay rate: £34.45 per hour Contract: Ongoing, full-time As an IRO, you will play a key role in overseeing and reviewing care plans for looked after children, ensuring their voices are heard, and promoting best practice in line with statutory requirements. Essential Requirements: Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services Social Work England registration Driving licence and access to own vehicleIf you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Adarsh Parihar at or call (phone number removed). Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend Bonus for finding your own job Twice weekly payroll Dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your assignment Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free