Independent Reviewing Officer

Job Advert: Independent Reviewing Officer 
Location: Haverfordwest
Employment Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 29 September 2025
Duration: 12 Weeks
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: PAYE: £28.05 per hour | Umbrella: £35.77 per hour

Are you a dedicated Social Care Qualified professional with expertise in safeguarding children? NRW People is excited to offer a temporary Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) role with Pembrokeshire County Council, based at County Hall in Haverfordwest. Starting 29 September 2025, this 12-week position provides long-term sickness cover, offering a chance to enhance outcomes for looked after and protected children in a supportive Welsh community.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver the statutory reviewing function for young people looked after by the Local Authority, ensuring high-quality, timely care plans with the child’s voice at the centre.
• Chair multi-agency child protection conferences, safeguarding children in high-risk situations and addressing their needs effectively.
• Contribute to Pembrokeshire’s prevention-focused services, supporting children to remain with their families where safe and appropriate.
• Utilise a hybrid working model, blending face-to-face and Microsoft Teams meetings to provide flexible support to families.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with Social Care Wales standards and safeguarding protocols.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Social Worker with experience in child protection and looked-after children reviews.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with a commitment to quality assurance and child-centred practice.
• Ability to work full-time (37 hours) and adapt to a hybrid working environment.
• Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

Essential Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• 5 years of references/work history.
• Current Social Care Wales Registration.
• DBS Summary Form (to be submitted with application).
• Health Declaration/Questionnaire (desirable attribute).

Why Join Us?
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support Pembrokeshire’s children’s services during a period of long-term sickness cover, with competitive pay and manageable caseloads due to the county’s below-average looked-after population. You’ll work in a flexible, hybrid team, contributing to a high standard of care.

How to Apply:
Ready to make a difference for children in Pembrokeshire? Submit your CV, 5 years of references, Social Care Wales Registration, and DBS Summary Form to NRW People today! Contact us at 01443 230222 or visit https://www.nrwpeople.co.uk/nrw-people/ for more details. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team – apply now!

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