Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer
Location: Gateshead (Primarily office-based with some home working)
Pay Rate: £34.45 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: Immediate
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) for its client in Gateshead. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people by ensuring their care plans are robust, effective, and aligned with statutory requirements.
The role is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for home working. It requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.
What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will:
1. Chair Looked After Child (LAC) reviews, ensuring care plans meet statutory requirements and promote positive outcomes.
2. Monitor and track progress against care plans, escalating concerns where necessary.
3. Ensure the voice of the child is central to all decision-making processes.
4. Work collaboratively with social workers, managers, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children.
5. Provide professional challenge and oversight to ensure compliance with legislation and guidance.
6. Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports following reviews.
Benefits:
7. Support from senior management and a collaborative team environment.
8. Convenient location with good transport links.
9. Competitive hourly rate of pay.
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have:
10. Social Work England registration.
11. Eligible to work in the UK.
12. Hold a full UK driving licence.
13. Post-qualified experience in children’s services, ideally in an IRO role.
14. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.
Why Liquid Personnel?
15. Free DBS and compliance service
16. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
17. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
18. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
19. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
20. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
21. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
22. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *