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Company Name : Hays Social Care
3124122852
£38.12 - £47.50 Hour | Paying up to £47.50 UMB
Locum
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Not stated on job
Other health profession
07-07-2026
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Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

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Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join a dedicated service supporting Children We Care For (Looked After Children).This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional with management-level experience to play a key role in driving high-quality care planning and safeguarding outcomes across the county.As an IRO, you will independently oversee care plans, chair reviews, and ensure that children's voices are central to all decision-making.

Your new role
Key Responsibilities

  • Chair statutory Looked After Child (LAC) Reviews ensuring high-quality care planning.
  • Monitor and review care plans to ensure positive outcomes for children
  • Provide appropriate challenge and escalation where plans do not meet required standards
  • Ensure the child's voice is heard and reflected in all planning
  • Work collaboratively with social workers, carers, and partner agencies
  • Contribute to maintaining and improving service quality and practice standards

Working Arrangements

  • Predominantly field-based - attending reviews at children's placements across Oxfordshire
  • All reviews are face-to-face
  • Weekly in-person team meeting (location rotates across council sites)

Office Locations Include:

North:

  • Samuelson House, Tramway Road, Banbury, OX16 5AU

South:

  • Abingdon Children & Family Centre, Stratton Way, Abingdon
  • Didcot Children and Family Centre, The Vibe, Park Road, OX11 8QX

Central:

  • Union Street Children & Family Centre, Oxford, OX4 1JP
  • Rose Hill Children & Family Centre, Oxford, OX4 4UY

Additional Information

  • Mileage expenses only reimbursed
  • Contract required due to increased caseload and staffing gaps

Opportunity to join a well-established and supportive service

What you'll need to succeed
Essential Requirements

  • Must be a qualified and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
    Applications from Social Workers without IRO experience cannot be considered.
  • Social Work England (SWE) registration
  • Experience at management or senior practitioner level
  • Strong understanding of Children We Care For / Looked After Children processes
  • Excellent skills in challenge, audit, and quality assurance
  • Ability to work independently across a geographically diverse area



What you'll get in return
Be part of a forward-thinking authority committed to delivering excellent outcomes for childrenWork within a supportive and collaborative IRO service that values professional challenge and independenceEnjoy a high-impact role where your decisions directly influence care planning and safeguarding outcomes.Flexible, field-based working with autonomy across your caseloadOpportunity to contribute to service improvement and quality assurance at a strategic levelContract with potential extension in a stable and well-regarded local authority

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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