Independent Reviewing Officer IRO

Are you a senior practitioner looking to reclaim your work-life balance without compromising your career? We are offering a rare, premium opportunity for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our team in Carlisle.

This role is specifically designed for those who value flexibility, offering a condensed schedule that allows you to maintain a senior professional footprint while enjoying more time for yourself.

As an IRO, you will play a critical role in the quality assurance of care planning for children in care. You will:

• Chair statutory reviews and ensure that the voice of the child is central to all decision-making.

• Monitor the performance of the local authority's functions in relation to a child's case.

• Challenge practice where necessary to ensure the highest standards of care and protection.

• Collaborate with social workers, families, and partner agencies to drive positive outcomes.

• Exceptional Pay: A fantastic rate of £46 per hour.

• Unrivaled Flexibility: A 2-3 day working week-perfect for achieving a true work-life balance.

• Senior Impact: Maintain your expertise in a high-level, influential position.

• Local Focus: A stable contract based in the Carlisle area.

• Significant experience as an IRO or in a senior safeguarding/management capacity.

• Strong knowledge of the IRO Handbook and statutory frameworks.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide constructive challenge.

Interested in balancing a premium career with your personal life? Contact Arshee Tai to secure this rare vacancy:

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.