https://jobs.co.uk/job/child-and-young-person-reviewing-officer-remedy-social-work--f6e5728c-b1d3-493d-9270-58b7e78602b5 RSS feed for Child and Young Person Reviewing Officer at Remedy Social Work. en-gb Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:44:52 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/child-and-young-person-reviewing-officer-remedy-social-work--f6e5728c-b1d3-493d-9270-58b7e78602b5 https://jobs.co.uk/job/child-and-young-person-reviewing-officer-remedy-social-work--f6e5728c-b1d3-493d-9270-58b7e78602b5 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:53:07 GMT Location: Walsall | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Contract | Our client Walsall Council is looking for a Child and Young Person Reviewing Officer to join their team.Main Purpose of the RoleTo act as the Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) for Children in Care, ensuring high-quality care planning, review processes, and positive outcomes for children. The post holder will provide independent oversight of care plans, champion children''s wishes and feelings, challenge drift and delay, and ensure the Local Authority fulfils its statutory responsibilities as a Corporate Parent.Key ResponsibilitiesChair and coordinate Child in Care Reviews and related meetings within statutory timescales.Independently monitor and quality assure care planning and service delivery for Children in Care.Ensure children''s wishes, feelings, rights, and outcomes remain central to all planning and decision-making.Identify and challenge delays, drift, or poor practice, escalating concerns where necessary.Monitor the Local Authority''s performance as a Corporate Parent and contribute to service improvement.Provide professional guidance, support, challenge, and consultation to social work practitioners and managers.Advise on relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and s... Contract