OR111720 – Independent Reviewing Officer – Social Care Qualified

Client: Birmingham Children’s Trust

Location: 45 Fordhouse Lane, Stirchley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3BN, United Kingdom

Work Pattern:  3 days remote 2 days in the office –  1 x The Avenue (a day of your choice ) 1 x Lifford House Friday

PAYE Pay Rate: £27.89 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To safeguard children and support families by completing timely Section 47 enquiries, assessing risk and making clear, evidence-based decisions about the appropriate level of support or intervention.

Typical Day Overview

• Undertake Section 47 child protection enquiries within required timescales.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and RED strategy discussions.
• Assess risks, needs and protective factors.
• Meet and communicate with children, parents and careers.
• Work with partner agencies and professionals.
• Complete accurate records, assessments and reports.
• Make recommendations for Child Protection Conferences, Section 17 support or case closure.
• Participate in the team duty Rota.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to assess and analyses risk effectively.
• Make confident, child-focused decisions.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Work effectively with families and multi-agency professionals.
• Manage a busy workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality case records.
• Demonstrate resilience, professionalism and sound judgement.
• Commitment to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker.
• Current professional registration.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Experience dealing with safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Good understanding of Section 47, Section 17 and Initial Child Protection Conferences.
• Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet statutory timescales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS