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🥝 Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online | Oxfordshire, United Kingdom | Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

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Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join a dedicated service supporting Children We Care For (Looked After Children).This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional with management-level experience to play a key role in driving high-quality care planning and safeguarding oues across the county.As an IRO, you will independently oversee care plans, chair reviews, and ensure that children’s voices are central to all decision-making.

Your new role

Key Responsibilities
  • Chair statutory Looked After Child (LAC) Reviews ensuring high-quality care planning.
  • Monitor and review care plans to ensure positive oues for children
  • Provide appropriate challenge and escalation where plans do not meet required standards
  • Ensure the child’s voice is heard and reflected in all planning
  • Work collaboratively with social workers, carers, and partner agencies
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