Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking an IRO to join their Independent Reviewing and Conferencing Team.

Fantastic payrate of up to £39 per hour!

Are you an IRO, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Independently chair Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews, ensuring care plans are robust, child-focused and progress outcomes effectively.
• Monitor the local authority's compliance with statutory duties, care planning requirements and timescales for children in care.
• Challenge practice and decision-making where plans do not adequately safeguard or promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people and families, ensuring their views, wishes and feelings are central to planning.
• Facilitate multi-agency meetings, bringing together professionals to review progress and address areas of concern.
• Track and review care plans, permanence plans and pathway plans to ensure timely progression and reduce drift and delay.
• Maintain accurate records, review documentation and reports in line with statutory guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate concerns and initiate dispute resolution processes where necessary to advocate for the best interests of children and young people.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!