Children’s Social Work, Independent Review Officer, East Midlands

Children’s Social Work, Independent Review Officer, East Midlands 
Pay rate £42 per hour  
Contract role, IRO 
 
Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker in Nottingham.  
This role is to work as an Independent Reviewing Officer, and you will need to have experience of this part of the Service. 
Key Responsibilities 

• Chair a range of statutory meetings for Children in Care and Children with Disabilities in line with legislative requirements, policies and procedures. 

• Work within the Independent Reviewing Officer Handbook 2010 and any subsequent legislation relating to the IRO role. 

• Ensure accurate recording and completion of all meeting documentation in accordance with statutory requirements, practice standards and departmental procedures. 

• Manage and contribute towards the achievement of local and national performance indicators, targets and standards. 

• Provide independent scrutiny of children's Care Plans, challenging areas requiring improvement and progressing problem resolution processes where necessary. 

• Undertake regular audits in line with Nottingham City policies and procedures. 

• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and development activities. 

• Participate in supervision, annual appraisal processes and continuous professional development. 

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies and council departments, promoting a multi-agency problem-solving approach. 

There is plenty of hybrid working available. 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Please contact Elle McKenna on 07823 789233 or email elle.mckenna@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.