Independent Reviewing Officer Operational Manager

Lead Independent Scrutiny and Safeguarding Excellence - Operational Manager (IRO) Cheshire West and Chester Council Ellesmere Port Up to 44.84 per hour (Umbrella)Cheshire West and Chester Council is recruiting an experienced Agency Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Operational Manager to be based at The Portal, Ellesmere Port. This is a senior operational leadership role within Children''s Services, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal part in driving quality, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and families.This role sits within the Families First for Children reform, offering exciting opportunities to influence leadership, practice, and partnership working across the service.Role DetailsLocation: The Portal, Ellesmere PortHours: 37 hours per weekFinish time: 16:30 on FridaysPay rate: Up to 44.84 per hour umbrellaSpend Review Agreement Number: AG-(Apply online only)The RoleProviding operational leadership for the Independent Reviewing Officer serviceEnsuring statutory reviews for Children in Care are completed to a high standard and within required timescalesDelivering independent scrutiny to improve outcomes for children, adolescents, families, and carersOverseeing reviews for foster carers and ensuring quality and complianceEnsuring the effective delivery of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) serviceSafeguarding children across Cheshire West and Chester through robust systems and practiceEnsuring services align with the Families First for ..... full job details .....