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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 69 days Liquid Personnel's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Liquid Personnel's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Liquid Personnel
- high 1649 stale, 1 reposted of 1,649 open
- Hiring momentum
- 210 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Liquid Personnel's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Liquid Personnel.
About this role
As an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) at Gateshead Council, you will monitor and review care plans for looked after children, ensuring their voices are central to decision-making. Your role involves chairing statutory reviews, collaborating with various stakeholders, and providing independent oversight to challenge delays and ensure effective support for children. You will also maintain accurate records and contribute to service development initiatives.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Liquid Personnel as an employer.
What you need
- Social Work England registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Full UK driving licence
- Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Social Work
- Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services
- Experience working with looked after children and care planning processes
What you get
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Competitive rate of pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on outcomes for children and young people
- Strong commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves significant responsibility and oversight
- Experience with looked after children is crucial
- Position may involve challenging delays and poor practices
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Listed by Liquid Personnel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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