Independant Fostering Reviewing Officer IRO LAC #0009E7981

Child Protection, Children, Children and Families, Children With Disabilities, Duty and Assessment, Looked After Children, Permanence, Qualified Social Worker, Senior Practitioner, Skills
Ashton-under-Lyne
April 8, 2025
£38 - £40 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

The following is essential criteria, please do not apply without:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Tameside are looking for an experiences Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to chair reviews for our cared for children, undertake practice impact reviews (audits), undertake IRO visits and complete midpoint reviews. 

The cared for reviews are in person (i.e. not virtual) and typically take place at the placement.

Candidate must have prior experience as a Team Manager (children’s social care) and/or as IRO.

The successful candidate will take over a caseload of approximately 60 children/young people which were previously not as well managed as they could have been so there will initially be a significant amount of arranging to organise the caseload. Typical caseload for IROs are around the 85 at present and the lower caseload reflects the additional organisation which will be required. In due course the allocated children will rise to be in line with the other IROs.

The contract is initially for a period of 3 months but this is likely to be extended

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

  • A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Children’s

  • Social Work England registration.

  • Post qualified experience.

  • Enhanced DBS/Update service.

  • References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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