Independent Reviewing Officer - Medway
Medway, Kent, United Kingdom · Posted 6 days agoDescription
Independent Reviewing Officer – Medway – Permanent
Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Medway Council in recruiting an Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a GOOD Ofsted-rated Children's Service, playing a key role in ensuring high standards of care planning, safeguarding and outcomes for Children Looked After. The service places children's voices at the heart of decision-making and is committed to delivering high-quality, child-focused practice.
Your Benefits Working for Medway Council
Medway offers a supportive and progressive working environment, with a strong focus on professional development, staff wellbeing and career progression. Benefits include:
- Salary of £52,921 - £57,554 per annum depending on experience
- £7,000 annual market allowance
- £3,000 annual retention payment after one year's service
- Potential earnings up to £67,554 per annum
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free parking
- Relocation package of up to £8,000
- Community Care Inform access and ongoing professional development
Your Key Responsibilities
- Chair reviews for Children Looked After and ensure care plans remain child-focused and outcome-driven
- Promote and champion the voice of the child throughout the review process
- Monitor and challenge care planning where outcomes are not being achieved
- Work collaboratively with social workers, managers and partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people
For This Role You Will Need
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent)
- Registration with Social Work England
- Strong knowledge and experience of Family Court proceedings and the PLO process
- Experience of supervision, quality assurance or practice leadership responsibilities
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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