Independent Reviewing Officer 

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) for its client in Gateshead. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people by ensuring their care plans are robust, effective, and aligned with statutory requirements.<br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The role is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for home working. It requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What will your responsibilities be?</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this role, you will:</span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Chair Looked After Child (LAC) reviews, ensuring care plans meet statutory requirements and promote positive outcomes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor and track progress against care plans, escalating concerns where necessary.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure the voice of the child is central to all decision-making processes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work collaboratively with social workers, managers, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide professional challenge and oversight to ensure compliance with legislation and guidance.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports following reviews.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support from senior management and a collaborative team environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Convenient location with good transport links.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Competitive hourly rate of pay.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To be successful in this role you must have:</span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Social Work England registration.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eligible to work in the UK.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hold a full UK driving licence.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Post-qualified experience in children’s services, ideally in an IRO role.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.</span></li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why Liquid Personnel?</strong></span></div> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;Free DBS and compliance service</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reasonable Adjustments:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BH - 194312</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">GH - 33115</span></p>