Independent Reviewing Officer – Children’s Social Care

Are you an experienced, Social Work England-registered social worker with strong knowledge of child protection, looked-after children and permanence planning? We are recruiting an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) for a local authority in Bootle, Merseyside. This is a temporary 10-week assignment, expected to run from 2 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. The role offers hybrid working, with two days remote and three days in the office. The Role As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will mon…