IRO - Children and Families - Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight is looking to for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer - Children and Families Team who is available to work on Island five days a week with use of their own car and willing to travel out of authority. Pay rate 47.50ph. 3 months long contract 37 hours per week. Flexible working. Leadership of Practice Issues 1. To create and maintain links with team managers in order to Improve standards for children in care, and children in need of protection. 2. To provide independent professional leadership around practice matters and advice for staff within children''s services 3. To maintain a knowledge of relevant legislation and research, to ensure that services respond proactively to required changes Quality Assurance 1. To be available for consultation and advice on case matters when required, taking a lead role, where appropriate 2. To undertake Management Reviews of individual cases as and when required provided they have not been involved with the relevant case or line management thereof 3. To audit cases on themes identified locally to ensure safety of practice. 4. To provide feedback to social workers and their managers to enable improvements in the review and conferencing process. 5. Ensure that all meetings are conducted in line with relevant procedures, timescales and to required standards Ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of ..... full job details .....