Qualified Social Worker | IRO/CP Chair

Randstad

  • Tameside, Greater Manchester
  • £40.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?Are you passionate about supporting children?Do you have experience working within an Independent Reviewing Officer Team?Yes?Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Tameside Council's Cared for Children Team as an IRO/CP Chair. This is a full time role or part time position, offering an amazing pay rate of £40 per hour.Benefits:
  • Hybrid working
  • Free onsite working
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Weekly pay
  • One committed and dedicated point of contact
  • An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
  • A full range of free training available
  • Access to 100's discounts on the Happi App
  • Access to free healthcare and financial advice on the Happi App
Responsibilities:
  • Chaired Looked After Child (LAC) Reviews, ensuring that care plans are meeting the needs of children in care and promoting their welfare.
  • Acted as an advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in care planning and decision-making.
  • Scrutinised and challenged care plans, placements, and interventions to ensure they are appropriate, effective, and in the best interests of the child.
  • Worked closely with social workers, foster carers, residential staff, health professionals, education providers, and other key agencies to promote multi-agency working.
  • Ensured compliance with statutory regulations, policies, and guidance, including the Children Act 1989, IRO Handbook, and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
  • Escalated concerns through the dispute resolution process where plans were not in the best interests of the child, ensuring accountability and positive outcomes.
  • Reviewed Permanency Planning, ensuring children have stable, long-term arrangements that support their emotional and physical well-being.
  • Monitored and reviewed the progress of care leavers, ensuring they have appropriate support, accommodation, and pathways into education, training, or employment.
  • Provided oversight on court proceedings and Public Law Outline (PLO) processes, ensuring care planning aligns with legal requirements.
  • Maintained accurate, detailed, and timely records of all reviews, decisions, and escalations in line with local authority policies and statutory frameworks.
Requirements:
  • Social Work Degree or equivalent
  • Current registration with Social Work England
  • Enhanced DBS
Experience:
  • Children
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 875 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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