Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
Employer:Peterborough City Council
Reference:CN5443B
Published:February 15th, 2010
Closing date:March 26th, 2010 17:00
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Hours:37 hours per week
Salary:£35,430 - £38,961
CRB check:enhanced
Location:Bayard Place, Peterborough
We are seeking to appoint a qualified social worker with a minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience with children and families. This role entails developing and maintaining high standards at ‘children looked after’ reviews.
The Independent Reviewing Officer will be responsible for chairing, managing and the administration of all reviews held under the Review of Children’s Cases Regulations 1991, in respect of children looked after by the City Council.
Interested in working for Children’s Social Care in Peterborough? Come and meet us at the Compass Jobs Fair, 8th March 2010 at the ICC in Birmingham, visit www.compassjobsfair.com
Equal Opportunities
The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. CRB checks will be required for relevant posts.
Peterborough City Council is strongly committed to taking a lead role in the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equality in employment and welcomes job applications from all parts of the community. The city council’s equal opportunities policy is based on the principle that people are not discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or marital status.
