Opportunity Description
Our client Southend-on-sea city council is looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Child in need team.
Job purpose
- To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations England 2010, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and the IRO handbook. To take all necessary decisions to confirm the child's care plan.
- To monitor progress of plans for children between CLA Reviews and Child Protection Conferences to ensure their needs are being met.
- To chair Child Protection Conferences in line with SET Child Protection Procedures and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
- To ensure plans for children promote their welfare, protect from harm and improve outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- For cared for children
To chair and record outcomes of reviews for children who are looked afte...
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