Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Newham Council

Posted 06 October 2020
Salary £38.00 - £42.00 per hour + Depending on experience
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencerem-87689_1601977362
Contact NameHolly Astrop

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to work within Newham Council.

Job Purpose

  • To perform statutory functions prescribed in the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations 2015 and related regulations and Guidance, specifically the IRO handbook, in relation to all looked after children including those receiving short breaks ,within the youth justice system, detained in secure accommodation, admitted or detained compulsorily in hospital, and unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
  • To ensure that there is a care plan for each looked after child, and that the care plan for the child fully reflects the child's current needs and that the actions in the plan are consistent with the Council's legal responsibilities towards the child.
  • To participate in any review of the child's case and to chair and minute the review meetings of looked after children.

You will need to be:

HCPC registered

Eligible to work in the UK

Why Choose Remedy?

Competitive pay rates

Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies

1st tier agency

Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly