Independent Reviewing Officer

About the role

The Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) role is a part‑time, permanent position based in South Derbyshire. It plays a critical part in quality‑assuring care plans and interventions for children looked after by the local authority, ensuring that each child's voice is heard throughout the process.

Key responsibilities

• Quality assure care plans and interventions for children looked after in local authority care.
• Ensure children’s voices are heard throughout the review process.
• Work flexibly from home, virtual settings or on‑site where children live.
• Participate in monthly supervision, regional development days and team meetings.
• Collaborate with a virtual school, specialist health support, locality children‑in‑care teams and a well‑regarded leaving‑care service.

Required profile

• Registered with Social Work England as a Social Worker.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a qualified social worker.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a car.
• Successful DBS check.

Required skills

What we offer

• Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 32 days after five years.
• Additional financial reimbursement for on‑call responsibilities.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression within a growing residential service.
• Access to leadership development, mentoring and specialist training.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and guaranteed annual incremental progression.
• Employee wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme and a range of discounts.