⚖️ Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) – Pembrokeshire County Council Location: County Hall, Freemans Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP Rate: £205 per day Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 3 months Start Date: Immediate Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Are you a committed and experienced social care professional ready to ensure every child’s voice is heard? Pembrokeshire County Council is looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our dedicated team, ensuring high-quality, child-focused planning and protection for looked-after children and those at risk. This is a pivotal role that blends quality assurance, multi-agency collaboration, and statutory safeguarding to deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes for young people. About the Role As the Independent Reviewing Officer, you will: * ️ Lead and chair statutory reviews for children and young people in care, ensuring timely, high-quality planning. * Ensure the voice of the child is central in all decisions, plans, and reviews. * Coordinate multi-agency child protection conferences in your role as Child Protection Chair. * Provide robust quality assurance, ensuring care and protection plans meet legal, safeguarding, and best-practice standards. * Work closely with social workers, families, and professionals to support and challenge plans that affect vulnerable children. * Monitor and track outcomes, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement in service delivery. Why Join Pembrokeshire? * Manageable Caseloads – Our strong prevention services have reduced demand, so you can focus on quality over quantity. * ♂️ Work-Life Balance – Hybrid working available with a mix of face-to-face and virtual (Microsoft Teams) meetings. * Collaborative Environment – Work with a supportive, child-focused team that values partnership and innovation. * Make a Real Impact – Be part of a local authority where your expertise helps shape the lives of children and young people for the better. ✅ What We’re Looking For * A qualified social worker (Social Work England registered or equivalent). * Proven experience in child protection and looked after children reviews. * Strong understanding of current legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding frameworks. * Confident, independent decision-maker with excellent communication and chairing skills. * Experience working within multi-agency environments. If you’re passionate about protecting children’s rights, holding systems accountable, and improving the quality of care – we want to hear from you