Position: Independent Reviewing Officer
Team: Looked After Children
Pay Rate: £40 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Yorkshire
Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum of 3 days office-based
Sheldon Phillips are working with a Local Authority in Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Looked After Children service on a temporary basis until the end of December. This role is focused exclusively on Looked After Children and does not include chairing child protection conferences.
What You Can Expect:
- Supportive and established team with strong leadership
- Flexible working pattern with hybrid arrangements
- Opportunity to contribute to service improvement and quality assurance within the LAC service
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Chair Looked After Children (LAC) reviews in line with statutory requirements
- Monitor care plans to ensure they meet the needs and best interests of the child
- Challenge and escalate concerns where drift or delay is identified
- Work collaboratively with social workers, managers, and external partners to ensure effective care planning
- Provide professional oversight and contribute to continuous service development
- Ensure compliance with statutory duties and the IRO Handbook
Requirements:
- SWE Registration
- Social Work qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience within a local authority
- Substantial experience working with Looked After Children and families
- Proven ability to chair complex meetings and manage multi-agency dynamics
- In-depth understanding of Care Planning Regulations and the statutory duties of an IRO
If you’re an experienced practitioner looking to take on a short-term role with a strong focus on improving outcomes for Looked After Children, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.