https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-reviewing-officer-iro-hays-social-care--a08c70d3-fdc0-48e8-9eee-3d885b503e02 RSS feed for Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) at Hays Social Care. en-gb Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:26:00 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-reviewing-officer-iro-hays-social-care--a08c70d3-fdc0-48e8-9eee-3d885b503e02 https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-reviewing-officer-iro-hays-social-care--a08c70d3-fdc0-48e8-9eee-3d885b503e02 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Oxfordshire | Salary: £38.12 - £47.50/hour Paying up to £47.50 UMB | Type: Temporary | Your new company Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join a dedicated service supporting Children We Care For (Looked After Children).This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional with management-level experience to play a key role in driving high-quality care planning and safeguarding outcomes across the county.As an IRO, you will independently oversee care plans, chair reviews, and ensure that children''s voices are central to all decision-making. Your new role Key Responsibilities Chair statutory Looked After Child (LAC) Reviews ensuring high-quality care planning. Monitor and review care plans to ensure positive outcomes for children Provide appropriate challenge and escalation where plans do not meet required standards Ensure the child''s voice is heard and reflected in all planning Work collaboratively with social workers, carers, and partner agencies Contribute to maintaining and improving service quality and practice standards Working Arrangements Predominantly field-based - attending reviews at children''s placements across Oxfordshire All reviews are face-to-face Weekly in-person tea... Temporary