Job Details:Ā Children's Independent Reviewing Officer Vacancy Ref: No.CSD00146 Area: Various locations within Tower Hamlets Directorate: Childrens Services Directorate Division: Children's Social Care Section: Child Protection and Reviewing Team: CP Co-ordination Grade / Salary: PO6 - Ā£44,055 - Ā£46,824 Contract Type: Permanent Working Arrangement: Full time Vacancy Hours: 35 Salary: Pro-Rata Closing date for applications: 24 … Continue reading Featured Job: Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer
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A vision for Children’s Social Care and Social Work #CSWB
IROs recognise that the best social workers and carers change childrenās lives immeasurably for the better. We are determined to continueĀ challengingĀ standards so that all vulnerable children get the best quality care and support possible. Thatās why the Children and Social Work Bill is so important. The Children and Social Work BillĀ sets out a raft ofĀ provisions … Continue reading A vision for Children’s Social Care and Social Work #CSWB
Government scheme to āsharpenā social work skills on permanency
The government isĀ launching a training programme for social workers designed to āsharpenā their skills around making permanency decisions, it will be optional and based on a new draftĀ knowledge and skills statement on achieving permanence. The government has re-stated its commitment toĀ provide social workers with more opportunities for professional development. Download the government report here: Putting … Continue reading Government scheme to āsharpenā social work skills on permanency
New regulator for social workers ācontroversial but essentialā #CSWB
Chief social worker for children, Isabelle Trowler, says Children and Social Work Bill offers ābest chanceā to rebuild public confidence in profession. āI do think there should be debate. But contrary to the media headlines this is not some kind of sinister political plot to overthrow public authorities or a ruse to wipe … Continue reading New regulator for social workers ācontroversial but essentialā #CSWB
My vision for child and family social workĀ
By Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for England (Children & Families) Featured here courtesy of Scie. Social work reform has been an important topic in recent weeks following the introduction of the Children and Social Work Bill on 19 May. I recently spoke at a SCIE lunchtime seminar about my vision for child and family … Continue reading My vision for child and family social workĀ
The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler
@Familoo@louisetickle You've been quoted in my #Storify story "The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler" https://t.co/4QRWu9O0QX ā Sharon Martin (@SharonLMartin1) 25 June 2016 @sharonlmartin1 @louisetickle this is really useful - thanks Sharon. ā Lucy Reed (@Familoo) 25 June 2016 Ben Butler and his partner Jennie Gray have been jailed - Butler for the brutal murder of his … Continue reading The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler
Parental Acrimony & False Allegations of Abuse #safeguarding
Fair warning to be prepared for a very uncomfortable read, a shocking approach toĀ investigation by professionals. In AS, TH, BC, NC and SH (False Allegations of Abuse) [2016] EWHC 532 (Fam) Mr Justice MacDonald has reminded professionals of the guidance they ought to follow when involved in cases in which allegations of abuse are … Continue reading Parental Acrimony & False Allegations of Abuse #safeguarding
IRO failure to ensure satisfactory steps taken by the local authority
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE HOLMAN: 'This case raises issues both as to the end-of-life treatment of a very ill child, and as to alleged breaches of rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, in relation to which damages were claimed. These are both issues which ought to be heard, so far as possible, in … Continue reading IRO failure to ensure satisfactory steps taken by the local authority
Professor Donald Forresterās interview with Isabelle Trowler
Worth setting half an hour aside to watch this interview. Professor Donald Forrester speaks to Isabelle Trowler (Chief Social Worker for Children and Families, England) about his research into what makes good social work practice, and how that can be used to improve outcomes for children and families. Also in the interview Donald discusses his … Continue reading Professor Donald Forresterās interview with Isabelle Trowler
The Role of Independent Reviewing Officers in EHC assessments and plans | Council for Disabled Children
Following a discussion with Independent Reviewing Officers, social workers and other local authority staff, this briefing was developed to help IROs in carrying out their role in respect of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs. It focuses, in particular, on education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments and plans made … Continue reading The Role of Independent Reviewing Officers in EHC assessments and plans | Council for Disabled Children
