https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-reviewing-officer-iro-hays-social-care--faa0f684-ab1e-47b8-88a4-5d1f262b2fc7 RSS feed for Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) at Hays Social Care. en-gb Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:40:41 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-reviewing-officer-iro-hays-social-care--faa0f684-ab1e-47b8-88a4-5d1f262b2fc7 https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-reviewing-officer-iro-hays-social-care--faa0f684-ab1e-47b8-88a4-5d1f262b2fc7 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:52:08 GMT Location: Oxfordshire | Salary: 38.12-38.12 Hourly | 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 ResponsibilitiesChair statutory Looked After Child (LAC) Reviews ensuring high-quality care planning.Monitor and review care plans to ensure positive outcomes for childrenProvide appropriate challenge and escalation where plans do not meet required standardsEnsure the child''s voice is heard and reflected in all planningWork collaboratively with social workers, carers, and partner agenciesContribute to maintaining and improving service quality and practice standardsWorking ArrangementsPredominantly field-based - attending reviews at children''s placements across OxfordshireAll reviews are face-to-faceWeekly in-person team meeting (location rotates acro... Temporary