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Independent Reviewing Officer

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Gloucestershire County Council

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United Kingdom , Gloucester

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Salary:

52413.00 - 54495.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Independent Reviewing Officer to join the Reviewing Service Team on a part-time basis. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our Reviewing Service and champion the needs of children in the care of Gloucestershire.

Job Responsibility:

  • Chair statutory reviews for children in care in line with IRO Regulations and national guidance
  • Ensure that reviews are timely, child-centred, and delivered to a high professional standard
  • Monitor the progress and quality of Care Plans, actively addressing any drift or delay
  • Provide robust challenge and escalate concerns to senior management and CAFCASS as needed
  • Ensure the meaningful involvement of children, young people, families, and carers
  • Collaborate with professionals across agencies and support improvements to practice
  • Promote equality and consider the individual needs of each child, including factors such as race, disability, religion, and identity

Requirements:

  • Social Work England registration
  • Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g. DipSW, CQSW)
  • At least 5 years post-qualifying experience in children’s social work, including child protection and care proceedings
  • Experience in management and/or supervision within a children's social work team
  • Experience chairing complex meetings and managing conflict
  • Strong understanding of legislation, permanence planning, safeguarding, and quality assurance
  • Excellent communication, critical thinking, and record-keeping skills
  • Experience with quality assurance systems
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
What we offer:
  • £5,000 welcome payment*
  • £2,000 retention payment*
  • Up to £8,000 relocation package**
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff)
  • Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
  • Family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
  • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
  • An in-house Occupational Health service
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
  • Career development and qualification opportunities
  • Access to our Social Work Academy
  • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)
  • Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Expiration:
February 08, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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