Independent Reviewing Officer

Independent Reviewing Officer

Team: Child Protection Team

Location: Wigan

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: On going

Hours: 37 and HYBRID WORKING

Rate: £40 per hour

An independent Reviewing Officer is required for the Child Protection Team in Wigan.

We are looking for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to cover sickness absence for a period of 12 weeks.

The post holder would be required to chair child protection conferences, children in care reviews and pathway plan reviews for care-experienced young people aged 18-25.

Our child protection conferences all take place in-person, as do a large majority of our children in care reviews. Pathway plan reviews sometimes take place virtually if this is the preference of the young person.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Post qualification experience
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• One year minimum post qualified experience in Children’s Social Work
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups.
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• £250 Referral bonus

For more information on this position or similar roles please contact Scarlett on 01282 525510 or scarlett@ashberryrecruitment.com