Lewisham - Independent Reviewing Officer - £45.20 p/h Umb

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join London Borough of Lewisham.

Independent Reviewing Officer - £45.20 p/h Umb

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Act as the statutory Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) for Children in Care.
* Review and scrutinise Care Plans to ensure they are robust, appropriate, and progressed in a timely manner.
* Convene and chair Looked After Children Reviews within statutory timescales.
* Prepare and complete detailed review reports following each meeting.
* Travel to placements, including long-distance placements where required.
* Liaise effectively with social workers and partner agencies to coordinate review arrangements.
* Ensure children, parents, and carers are fully included in the review process.
* Monitor care plan progression and escalate concerns through formal dispute resolution processes where necessary.
* Promote anti-racist an...