Independent Reviewing Officer [Shrewsbury] #OR1292

Job Description

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

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PARTICULARS OF APPOINTMENT

–    Job Title: Independent Reviewing Officer/ Conference Chair             
–    Post Number:
–    Grade and SCP: SCP 39-43
–    Directorate: People & Children’s Social Care and Safeguarding

Where your role fits at Shropshire Council

As Shropshire Council we are rightly proud of our achievements and we have proven to be a resilient local authority in our response to the many challenges we overcome, particularly over recent years. We will be continuing this momentum with ambition and a focus on delivering our four key priorities outlined within the Shropshire Plan: Healthy People, Healthy Environment, Health Economy and Healthy Organisation.

We are committed to achieving this by aligning everything we do to our vision: Shropshire – living the best life; to tell everyone that Shropshire Council is a great place to be.

We will enable a skilled, happy, healthy, diverse, inclusive, empowered, and proud workforce that influences and leads change, addressing any inequalities.

As a member of the Independent Review Unit within the Children and Young People's Safeguarding Group, you will support the achievement of these key priorities, making a real difference to the lives of people in Shropshire.

To achieve this vision, we will focus on achieving the following priorities:

–   Ensuring children and young people are safe and well looked after in a supportive environment
–    Narrowing the achievement gap in education and in work
–    Ensuring the mental wellbeing of children and young people by focusing on prevention and early intervention
–    Keeping more children healthy and reducing health inequalities
–    Supporting and encouraging children and young people to make a positive impact and have their views recognised
–    Working with our partners to develop our collective capacity to ensure we improve outcomes for children and young people.

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

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• 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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