Full job descriptionIndependent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Part-Time (3 Days/Week)*Location: Darlington, North East England

*Pay Rate: Up to £34.45 per hour (Umbrella)

*Working Hours: 3 days per week / 22.2 hours (Days negotiable)

*Contract: Locum / Ongoing

*Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

The OpportunityAre you an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer looking for a high-quality part-time role that respects your work-life balance?
An exceptional opportunity has opened within Darlington for a locum Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO). This position has become available due to the upcoming retirement of a valued, long-standing agency team member, offering a rare chance to step into an organized, well-maintained caseload with a clear handover process.
Working Pattern & Culture*Part-Time Hours: 3 days per week (the current pattern is Monday to Wednesday, but alternative working patterns will be considered for the right applicant).

*Stable Caseload: Inherit an established schedule of reviews with strong administrative support.

*Collaborative Service: Join a dedicated Quality Assurance unit focused on high practice standards and child-centered outcomes.

Key ResponsibilitiesAs an IRO in Darlington, you will act as a critical friend and champion for children and young people, chairing a variety of statutory and specialist meetings, including:
*Child Looked After (CLA) Reviews

*Adoption Reviews

*Pathway Plan Reviews

*Supervision Order Reviews

*Disruption Meetings

*Secure Accommodation Order Reviews

You will also be responsible for monitoring care plans between reviews, identifying drift or delay, and escalating practice concerns where necessary to secure positive outcomes.
Requirements*Recognized Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, BA/BSc, or MA/MSc in Social Work).

*Active registration with Social Work England.

*Substantial post-qualifying statutory experience across Children’s Services, with proven experience as an Independent Reviewing Officer or Child Protection Conference Chair.

*Comprehensive knowledge of the IRO Handbook, care planning regulations, and statutory guidance.

*Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Apply TodayRandstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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