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Job Title: Locum Independent Reviewing Officer Specialism: Children's Social Worker Location: Macclesfield, UK Salary: £42.20 per hour Contract: Ongoing (Full-Time or Part-Time)
We are seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join the Children's Social Services team in Macclesfield. This locum role offers a competitive rate of £42.20 per hour and the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours, enabling you to balance your professional commitments with your personal life while making a lasting difference to children in care.
Perks and Benefits
Flexible Hours: Full-time or part-time schedule to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
Competitive Pay: £42.20 per hour in recognition of your skills and expertise.
Varied Casework: Opportunity to work across a range of cases, enhancing your experience and professional knowledge.
Work-Life Balance: Locum flexibility allows more time for family, hobbies, and other pursuits.
Purpose of the Role
To chair Looked After Children (LAC) review meetings, ensuring robust, timely, and child-centred care planning that improves outcomes. You will act as a key safeguard, monitoring the local authority's corporate parenting responsibilities and ensuring children's voices are central in all decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Chair statutory Looked After Children review meetings in line with legislative requirements and timescales.
Support and prepare children and young people to participate meaningfully in their reviews.
Maintain a focus on permanence and stability for each child.
Monitor and challenge the quality of care planning to ensure it is outcome-focused.
Escalate concerns where a child's welfare is not adequately safeguarded or promoted.
Provide professional challenge to social workers and managers where practice does not meet statutory or best practice standards.
Ensure the child's wishes, feelings, and views are central to decisions and promote advocacy where appropriate.
Track and monitor progress on care plan actions between reviews.
Work collaboratively with social care teams, education, health, and other partners to provide coordinated support.
Attend relevant safeguarding and planning meetings as required.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent recognised qualification).
Registration with Social Work England.
Significant post-qualification experience in children's social care, including complex safeguarding and looked-after children's care planning.
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, child development, and corporate parenting principles.
Skills & Attributes
Strong chairing, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to challenge and influence at all organisational levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build rapport and trust with children, young people, and professionals.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Living and Working in Macclesfield
Set in the heart of Cheshire, Macclesfield offers a blend of historic charm, scenic countryside, and vibrant cultural life. With excellent transport links, a welcoming community, and access to both rural and urban amenities, Macclesfield is an ideal location to enjoy both professional growth and quality of life.
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