Independent Reviewing Officer (Care Assessment and Reviewing Officer )

Department: Health and Social Care Partnership 

Closing Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023

An opportunity has arisen to join our small independent reviewing Team known.

The Team Chair reviews for our care experienced children and young people, child protection case conferences, and investigates complaints.

Reviewing officers have a critical role in assuring the quality of our social work practice and multiagency support to children and their families, driving effective care planning, and ensuring families and children are genuine partners at the centre of decision-making in line with The Promise.

Applicants must be registered social workers, have extensive experience in statutory and child protection social work, and be committed to the highest professional standards and to the values and principles of The Promise.

Applicants Should Note That:-

• This post is not suitable for job share. 
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both children and adults.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.  
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). 

 

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.  

 

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:-

 

Mark Lines, Senior Manager, Children Resources

Contact Telephone Number: 07967 443182

Email: mark.lines@nhs.scot

  

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.  

  

Please also note that we do not accept CV’s, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.  

  

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy