Independent Reviewing Officer Team Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/02/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/03/2021 23:59
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Sunderland and area
Further Information
IRO TEAM MANAGER REQUIRED FOR TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND, A UNIQUE COMPANY DELIVERING CHILDREN’S SERVICES ON BEHALF OF SUNDERLAND COUNCIL
Stanfield Centre, Sunderland
Grade 10 (£45,859-£49,917)
AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED INDEPENDENT REVIEWING OFFICER (IRO) TEAM MANAGER WHO CAN ASSIST THE COMPANY IN IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN.
If you are an experienced and ambitious professional, then there has never been a better time to join our Children’s Independent Reviewing Team as the new IRO Manager. We are looking to recruit an experienced manager who can apply their social care knowledge to drive forward change for children and young people. The successful candidate will hold the knowledge and passion necessary to help the management team deliver a robust independent reviewing service on behalf of children and young people.
To qualify you must be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and have recent experience of management within a statutory setting and knowledge of the Independent Reviewing Officer’s role.
Candidates will need to demonstrate their experience and knowledge of Foster carer Reviews, Regulation 44 visits and the Designated Officer functions. The successful candidate will be a committed, creative and passionate professional who has the skills to manage experienced staff and provide robust supervision practice to deliver high quality services for children and young people.
The candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, enjoy challenging situations, be creative and flexible and be able to deliver a positive working atmosphere whereby staff well-being is prioritised. Above all, you must have energy and enthusiasm and be able to add value to TfC Sunderland.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Gavin Taylor on 0191 5617148 / 07721763861
Closing date 15th March 2021
Interviews to be held 25th or 26th March 2021
Please note
This job is closed for applications.