Independent Reviewing Officer

Posted 12 November 2025
Salary £32 - £35.45 per hour
LocationDurham
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMikeala_1762938815

Job description

Our client, Durham County Council is looking for a Independent Reviewing Officer to join their team

Your normal base for work will be Coulson Street Spennymoor but you may be required to work at any Council workplace within County Durham

The post holder will act as an Independent Chairperson in Children in Care Reviews, and chair Child Protection Conferences, private fostering reviews, secure accommodation reviews, foster carer reviews, disruption meetings and complex planning meetings. He/she will develop and maintain a range of quality assurance systems in relation to departmental policies and procedures, government guidance and Department of Education and Health P.A.F. requirements. The post holder will play a key role, linking with managers and staff in Children and Young People's Services and other agencies, in the development of best practice in care planning and service provision for children and young people.

Benefits of working with Remedy

  • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
  • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
  • Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.