Are you an experienced IRO/Senior Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner?

Do you have experience in Cared for Children?

We have an excellent Locum Independent Reviewing Officer opportunity available in the Liverpool, Merseyside area. In the role you will build a strong, supportive relationship with Cared for Children on your caseload and chair their statutory reviews, including children placed for adoption

Benefits

• Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&C's apply)

Responsibilities:

• You will be working within a team of experienced IROs and will be required to complete Cared for Children reviews in line with the IRO handbook
• To facilitate inter-agency and departmental working in relation to Cared for Children through effective communication with all relevant agencies.
• To promote and monitor the statutory requirements for Cared for Children to enable a consistent and high quality service to children and their families who are receiving services from the Department

To be considered for the role...ideally you will have:

• BSc Social Work or equivalent
• Social Work England registration
• IRO/Senior Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner experience with a sound knowledge of working with Cared for Children
• In-depth knowledge legal frameworks with associated statutory legislation and statutory guidance
• Ensure that the voice of the child remains central to care planning
• Ability to challenge when progress of planning is not improving outcomes for children
• Ability to promote partnership working to improve the lived experience of the child
• Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to performance indicators

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

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