Independent Reviewing Officer - Childrens Social Care Job description 37 hours per week This is an exciting stage to join Bridgend which is recognised as an improved authority continuing to embed and sustain change. We are proud of the changes we have made, and that people want to come and work with us. You will join a group of committed and enthusiastic professionals, who are working hard to transform our services. You will actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice standards and development of skills across the Directorate. Bridgend Children's Social Care is committed to using the Signs of Safety Practice Model and your role as an IRO will be fundamental to supporting the continuation of this Social Work model. You will receive full training in how to use this model of working. The team perform an essential role in the quality assurance process to ensure best outcomes for children. The Role requires Chairing Statutory Review meetings for all Care Experienced children and Child Protection (safeguarding) conferences. You will ensure that appropriate plans are in place, reviewed and overseen to ensure children's needs are met in a timely way, with measurable outcomes. You will work collaboratively with children, young people and their families to ensure plans are reviewed and coproduced in a meaningful way. As a registered Social Wor...