Qualified Social Worker - Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
V49109584

£40 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Bury, Greater Manchester

Social Care

Posted 13 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker - Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
📍 Location: Greater Manchester
💷 Pay Rate: £40 per hour
📄 Contract Type: Agency

Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a skilled Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join a committed team in Greater Manchester, supporting improved outcomes for children and young people across the region.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and care planning, while working within a supportive and well-managed local authority.

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About the Role
As an IRO, you will:
  • Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, Children Looked After Reviews, and Foster Carer Annual Reviews in line with statutory guidance and timescales.
  • Promote timely, child-centred planning and ensure the voice of the child remains central to all reviews and decision-making processes.
  • Monitor care plans and challenge delays or deficits in planning or service provision.
  • Provide professional oversight and independent scrutiny to support the best outcomes for children.
  • Collaborate effectively with social workers, managers, external agencies, and families.

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Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident, knowledgeable, and experienced social work professional who:
  • Is a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
  • Has 4+ years’ post-qualifying experience in children’s social care
  • Understands Child Protection legislation, care planning, and statutory responsibilities
  • Has strong chairing, mediation, and negotiation skills
  • Is able to build and maintain effective relationships with children, families, and professionals
  • Takes a creative, reflective, and solution-focused approach
  • Can work effectively within multi-agency settings and advocate for timely, appropriate interventions
🤝 Why Join via Pertemps?
  • A dedicated consultant with access to all roles across the UK
  • Fast, online registration process
  • Weekly payroll that’s prompt and reliable
  • Referral schemes and incentives
  • Full support with ongoing compliance
  • Access to exclusive IRO and senior-level opportunities
📍 Commutable from:
Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Oldham, Trafford, Tameside, Macclesfield, Warrington, Altrincham, Leigh, Blackburn, Preston, Chester, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Huddersfield, and more.

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Not the right role for you?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work – including:
  • MASH | Child Protection | Children Looked After
  • Duty & Assessment | EHCP | Children with Disabilities
  • Best Interest Assessor | AMHP | Fostering | Adult Mental Health
  • Hospital Discharge | Homelessness | Team/Service Management
💸 Know someone suitable? Refer a friend and earn generous bonuses!
📩 Apply now or contact us today to learn more.

Vicki Aspinall

Vicki.Aspinall@pprsocialcare.co.uk

07484906671

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