Nottinghamshire County Council
Independent Reviewing Officer
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Salary
£44,075 - £49,282 per annum (pro rata)
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
Hours per week
18.50
Work Base
Meadow House, Littleworth, NG18 2TB
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
[Independent Reviewing Officer JD.pdf – 452KB](Opens in a new window)
Competency Framework
Tier 6
Number of posts
1
Interview date
20 July 2026
Closing Date
05 July 2026 23:55
About the Role
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two-minute animation to learn more.
The Independent Chair Service (ICS) provides independent reviewing and coordination of the care plans of looked after children, child protection plans, Care Leavers, and plans for children in need subject to supervision orders.
The ICS is in the Strategic Safeguarding and Independent Review Group in Nottinghamshire County Council. The service group also includes strategic safeguarding responsibilities including the Local Authority Designated Officer function, missing children, safeguarding children in education, child criminal exploitation, and child sexual exploitation.
The independent Chair Service undertake reviews using a strength-based approach.
Requirements
A professional social work qualification is essential, together with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience and experience of providing social work supervision and support.
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- You will be able to demonstrate experience of chairing complex meetings and have the confidence and ability to work constructively with senior managers.
- You must have a thorough understanding of the legal framework, regulations, and guidance relating to looked after children/care leavers.
- You will monitor the performance of the Local Authority’s function as a corporate parent and therefore, will need the ability to demonstrate independence and challenge.
- You will need to be competent in communicating with children and ensuring that the voice of the child is promoted.
- You will need to be able to demonstrate knowledge in relation to representation and complaints processes/procedures and be able to define high-quality practice standards to improve outcomes for looked after children.
- The role requires the ability to problem-solve and organize/manage your own time effectively under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial.
- You will receive regular supervision and be part of a supportive team.
How to Apply
Contact Bev Mundle (0115 8041531) or Hetvi Parekh (0115 8042026), Service Managers, Independent Chair Service for an informal discussion.
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Bev Mundle on 0115 8041531 or by email bev.mundle@nottscc.gov.uk.
Important Information
- Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
- Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
- A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
- Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age, or sexual orientation.
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