Independent Reviewing Officer
- Macclesfield, Cheshire
- £20.00-42.20 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Specialism: Children’s Social Worker
Location: Macclesfield, UK
Salary: £42.20 per hour
Contract: Ongoing (Full-Time or Part-Time)We are seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join the Children’s Social Services team in Macclesfield. This locum role offers a competitive rate of £42.20 per hour and the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours, enabling you to balance your professional commitments with your personal life while making a lasting difference to children in care.Perks and BenefitsFlexible Hours: Full-time or part-time schedule to suit your lifestyle and commitments.Competitive Pay: £42.20 per hour in recognition of your skills and expertise.Varied Casework: Opportunity to work across a range of cases, enhancing your experience and professional knowledge.Work-Life Balance: Locum flexibility allows more time for family, hobbies, and other pursuits.Purpose of the RoleTo chair Looked After Children (LAC) review meetings, ensuring robust, timely, and child-centred care planning that improves outcomes. You will act as a key safeguard, monitoring the local authority’s corporate parenting responsibilities and ensuring children’s voices are central in all decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesChair statutory Looked After Children review meetings in line with legislative requirements and timescales.Support and prepare children and young people to participate meaningfully in their reviews.Maintain a focus on permanence and stability for each child.Monitor and challenge the quality of care planning to ensure it is outcome-focused.Escalate concerns where a child’s welfare is not adequately safeguarded or promoted.Provide professional challenge to social w
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