Are you an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) with experience of supporting Cared for Children?
We have a fantastic locum opportunity in the Blackpool, Lancashire area, where you can make a real impact in children's lives.
Benefits:
- Dedicated consultant - Your single point of contact for all support.
- Access to e-learning portals to keep your CPD and training up to date.
- Weekly payroll with easy payment processing.
- Exclusive job alerts - Stay updated on locum opportunities in your area.
- Referral bonus - Earn up to £300 for referring a colleague or friend (T&Cs apply).
Responsibilities:
- Build strong, supportive relationships with Cared for Children on your caseload.
- Chair statutory reviews, including children placed for adoption, ensuring care plans meet their needs.
- Collaborate with other agencies to ensure coordinated care, in line with statutory requirements for Cared for Children.
- Promote high-quality service provision and facilitate effective communication between relevant agencies.
- Maintain the child's voice as central to care planning, challenging decisions where necessary to ensure the best outcomes.
- Adhere to deadlines and performance indicators while driving partnership working to enhance the child's lived experience.
To be considered for the role, ideally you will have
- BSc Social Work or equivalent qualification.
- Social Work England registration.
- Strong experience as an IRO working with Cared for Children.
- In-depth knowledge of legal frameworks, statutory legislation, and guidance.
- Ability to promote collaboration and meet deadlines while focusing on improving children's outcomes.
If you're a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in children's lives, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise and help shape brighter futures.
To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today...Or for more information or a confidential discussion please call Lynne Thomson @ QSW Hub 0330 0248 775
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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