Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Team Manager - CMB1943e
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Location
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/25/2025
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Job details Job reference REQ00000018695 Date posted 24/07/2025 Application closing date 04/08/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £56,883 - £59,198 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Team Manager - CMB1943e Job description
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £56,883 - £59,198 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is seeking a committed and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Team Manager to lead our Conference and Review Service. This is a key leadership role where youll manage a team of IROs and Fostering IROs, ensuring high-quality statutory reviews and child protection conferences are delivered in line with national guidance and local safeguarding procedures. Youll also play a vital role in quality assurance, performance management, and service development to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Were looking for a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with strong leadership experience and a deep understanding of care planning, safeguarding, and multi-agency working. If youre passionate about making a difference and confident in driving forward best practice, wed love to hear from you.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good for our Childrens Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a real buzz about working in Cumberland and that they feel energised, valued and listened to, observing that leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact louise kitcher by email at
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Childrens Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 4th August 2025
Interview date: 19th August 2025
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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Location: Carlisle
Salary: £56,883 - £59,198 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is seeking a committed and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Team Manager to lead our Conference and Review Service. This is a key leadership role where youll manage a team of IROs and Fostering IROs, ensuring high-quality statutory reviews and child protection conferences are delivered in line with national guidance and local safeguarding procedures. Youll also play a vital role in quality assurance, performance management, and service development to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Were looking for a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with strong leadership experience and a deep understanding of care planning, safeguarding, and multi-agency working. If youre passionate about making a difference and confident in driving forward best practice, wed love to hear from you.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good for our Childrens Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a real buzz about working in Cumberland and that they feel energised, valued and listened to, observing that leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact louise kitcher by email at
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Childrens Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 4th August 2025
Interview date: 19th August 2025
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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