Independent Reviewing Officer

Posted 14 August 2025
Salary Up to £42.20 per hour + hybrid working
LocationCheshire
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
ReferenceKSLLIRO_1755188798

Job description

We are currently looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join a Quality Assurance Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.

About the team

This role is to act as an independent body to challenge Social Work Professionals/ managers and seek legal resolution for any failures the Local Authority in their responsibility to children in care. The team also strive to engage active participation from children, birth families and carers in review meetings to ensure the best outcomes. Chairing Looked After Children meetings, monitoring children's cases on an ongoing basis and completing reports based on review meetings are key responsibilities in this role.

About you

The successful candidate will have extensive experience within IRO and Quality Assurance procedures as well as in a children's frontline team. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience minimum in permanents contract/s is essential for this role. A valid UK driving licence and car is essential for this role.

What's on offer?

  • £42.20 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • Easily accessible via car and public transport
  • An opportunity to work in a specialist auditing role
  • Hybrid working scheme
  • Autonomous working structure

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930