Independent Reviewing Officer Sanctuary Personal

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer
Specialism: Independent Reviewing Officer
Location: Bootle, UK
Pay Rate: £46.89 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

We are seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join the team in Bootle. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £46.89
, with flexible full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle. If you are passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for Looked After Children (LAC), this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Flexible hours: Full-time or part-time to fit your personal and professional commitments
• Competitive pay: Recognising your expertise and dedication to children in care
• Professional development: Access to training and learning resources to enhance your skills
• Diverse working environment: Collaborate with social workers, education specialists, and health professionals in a rewarding setting
• Wellbeing initiatives: Programmes and support systems to promote a balanced, healthy approach to work and life

To provide independent oversight of care planning and safeguarding arrangements for Looked After Children in Sefton. The IRO ensures children’s rights, welfare, and voices are central to all decision-making, monitoring care quality, challenging delays, and escalating concerns to senior management.

• Chair statutory Looked After Child review meetings within prescribed timescales
• Ensure robust, outcome-focused care plans that reflect children’s needs and wishes
• Monitor progress against care plans, including permanency decisions
• Promote health, education, and wellbeing outcomes for children in care
• Provide independent challenge and scrutiny when drift, delay, or risk is identified
• Follow formal escalation procedures and identify trends to improve service delivery
• Advocate for children, ensuring their voices are central in decision-making
• Maintain safeguarding oversight and collaborate in multi-agency settings
• Work closely with social workers, foster carers, health professionals, and others
• Keep accurate records and reports, contributing to audits and inspections

Bootle offers a unique combination of coastal charm and urban connectivity. Enjoy access to parks, cultural hotspots, and a strong community spirit, all while being close to the vibrant city life of Liverpool. Bootle is an ideal place to live, work, and thrive while making a real difference in the lives of Looked After Children.

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