Are you committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and their families? Then this could be the job for you, we are looking for an independent reviewing officer to join us. This is a key role in quality assuring the plans and interventions for children looked after and those subject to child protection plans. The role offers independent oversight of cases to ensure there is high quality, timely and effective multi agency work being undertaken that will address the needs of children and young people and secure positive outcomes.

Interested? Then please download the documents at the bottom of the job page for more information.

Portsmouth Local Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the City that works to improve outcomes for children.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children's Board safer recruitment procedures.

Closing time/date, 16:00, 9th of January 2015 Applications received after this may not be considered.