Childrens Social Worker - Independent Reviewing Officer - Gateshead

Added 10/11/2026

An experienced Children’s Social Worker is required to undertake an Independent Reviewing Officer role within a busy children’s services environment. This is an opportunity to help ensure that children and young people who are looked after receive safe, effective and timely care planning, with their welfare, voice and individual needs at the centre of every decision. You will chair statutory reviews for children in care, ensuring that plans remain purposeful, outcomes-focused and compliant with relevant legislation, regulations and guidance. You will provide independent challenge to those involved in a child’s care, monitor progress against agreed actions, and escalate concerns where...

Independent Reviewing Officer - LAC - Hull

Added 12/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to support the effective planning, review and safeguarding of children looked after. You will lead statutory reviews, ensuring that every child’s care plan remains purposeful, timely and centred on their individual needs, wishes and feelings. You will chair looked-after children reviews independently, bringing together social workers, carers, parents, education and health professionals, and any other relevant participants. You will scrutinise the quality and progress of care planning, permanency planning, placement stability, contact arrangements, education, health and emotional wellbeing. Where progress is not being made, you will challenge drift, identify...

Children's IRO - South Tyneside

Added 10/11/2026

An experienced and dedicated Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer is required to support positive outcomes for children and young people who are looked after or subject to care planning arrangements. Working across South Tyneside, you will provide independent oversight of care plans, ensuring that children’s rights, views and wishes remain central to all decisions affecting them. You will chair statutory reviews within required timescales, ensuring that plans are progressing effectively and that actions are clearly identified, allocated and followed up. The role will involve scrutinising the quality and impact of care planning, challenging drift and delay, and escalating concerns where appropriate....

Children's IRO - Manchester

Added 04/11/2026

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Children's Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our team in Manchester. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the voices of children and young people are at the heart of the decision-making processes regarding their care and wellbeing. As an IRO, you will be responsible for chairing reviews for children in care, ensuring that their needs are met, and advocating for their rights within the system. Your key responsibilities will include: Chairing statutory reviews for children in care, ensuring that their views and wishes are heard and considered. Monitoring the quality of care...