https://jobs.co.uk/job/permanent-independent-reviewing-officer-medway-council-sheldon-phillips-ltd--4ba96a57-1075-43b5-ae57-978f980a90f2 RSS feed for Permanent Independent Reviewing Officer - Medway Council at Sheldon Phillips Ltd. en-gb Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:09:36 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/permanent-independent-reviewing-officer-medway-council-sheldon-phillips-ltd--4ba96a57-1075-43b5-ae57-978f980a90f2 https://jobs.co.uk/job/permanent-independent-reviewing-officer-medway-council-sheldon-phillips-ltd--4ba96a57-1075-43b5-ae57-978f980a90f2 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:52:39 GMT Location: Chatham | Salary: 52921.00-52921.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Medway Council Children s Services Salary: £52,921 £57,554 per annum Market Supplement: £7,000 per annum Retention Payment: £3,000 payable after 12 months service Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid Service: Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Reporting to: IRO Operational Manager Relocation Package: £8000 About the role Medway Council is looking for an experienced, committed and ambitious Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our Safeguarding and Quality Assurance service on a permanent basis. This is an important role in ensuring that children and young people who are looked after by Medway Council receive the right support, at the right time, and that their needs, wishes and feelings remain at the heart of planning and decision-making. As an IRO, you will provide independent oversight of children s care planning and review arrangements, ensuring that plans remain focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. You will constructively challenge practice where necessary and ensure that professionals and partner agencies remain accountable for delivering agreed actions. You will chair complex review mee... Permanent