Independent Reviewing Officer

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Job Introduction

Are you a qualified and experienced Social Worker Manager who has a proven track record in Statutory Children’s Services and looking to join an ‘Award Winning’ Children’s Social Care Team?

We are currently looking to recruit an Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Advisor to join our high performing Children’s Services Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team. You will contribute to the provision of an effective Child Protection Service by chairing multi-agency Child Protection conferences. An important aspect of the role is championing on behalf of the child/young person’s wishes and feelings, whilst assuring multi-agency service delivery support and challenging practice in their best interest. The successful candidate will also identify and promote areas of good practice and actively contribute to implementing the Local Authority’s quality assurance framework, and providing expert safeguarding advice and consultation to the department and outside agencies.  

We are looking for candidates with:

• A Social Work Qualification recognised by Social Work England and experience working in Children’s Services.
• Relevant management experience and ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Experience of Chairing complex meetings, evaluate information and make clear decisions.
•  An elevated level of experience in quality assuring the formulation and implementation of outcome-focused Children’s Plans.
• Evidence based practice and knowledge of current theories and research.
• The ability to help us bring about change for our children and their families.
• Demonstrable motivation to improve outcomes for children and promoting their, and their families, participation in all aspects of the consultation, assessment, reviewing and planning.
• Flexibility to cover meetings across the County of East Sussex and beyond as needed.

For more information and to apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and log onto the jobs page of our website. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Interviews will be taking place face to face on 21 May 2025 at Cavendish House, Hastings. 

What can we offer you?

• One of three office location sites across East Sussex based in Lewes, Eastbourne, or St Leonards-on-Sea.
• We operate a flexible working opportunity and would be happy to discuss any caring commitments you may have at interview.
• A highly supportive environment in one of the top performing authorities in the South.
• A service that has brought together a talented workforce with experienced managers, working closely with a range of organisations.
• Individualised support through a range of training and development opportunities to enable you to succeed in this role and develop your career.
• An exciting time for the social work profession and multi-agency working.

More information can be found on our benefits page.

Join our award-winning team

We know our approach is making a difference because that is what children and young people tell us:

“My points of view are listened to, and I get to say what I want to say It feels respectful how we do it.” 

“It’s my life and I want to hear the decisions being made about me.”

For an informal discussion, please contact Sue McGlynn or Dawn Price (Operations Managers) Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit, on 01323 466606.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Work Permits

 We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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