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Interim Appointments - Local Authority,Qualified Social Work – Children’s Services

Children's IRO - Bromley Council

RQ1476865 - KB_1740401306
London, England
Temporary
£44.5 - £45 per hour
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Feb 24, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chair statutory Looked After Children (LAC) reviews, ensuring that care plans are robust, effective, and child-focused.
  • Advocate for the best interests of the child, ensuring their voice is heard and acted upon in all aspects of their care.
  • Monitor the progress of care plans and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines.
  • Challenge poor practice or delays in planning and escalate concerns where necessary.
  • Provide independent oversight and scrutiny of social work practice, promoting high standards of care and welfare.
  • Work closely with social workers, foster carers, legal representatives, and other professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care planning.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of all review meetings, decisions, and recommendations.
  • Contribute to service improvement and development by identifying trends, highlighting good practice, and recommending changes where necessary.

    • Essential Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
  • Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social work, including experience in child protection, safeguarding, or Looked After Children services.
  • Strong knowledge of Children's Act 1989, 2004, IRO Handbook (2010), and other relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and multi-agency professionals.
  • Experience in chairing complex meetings and making sound, child-centred decisions.
  • Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to challenge poor practice constructively and escalate concerns effectively.

    • Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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    RQ1476865 - KB_1740401306
    London, England
    Temporary
    £44.5 - £45 per hour
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