Overview

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Job Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
• Salary: £56,730- £60,125 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
• Location: Loxley House, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

About Us

Nottingham City Council is dedicated to putting our citizens first through the delivery of best value services. We are committed to ensuring that children\'s services are delivered to the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a passionate and experienced IRO Service Manager to lead our Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) functions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in statutory reviews and children\'s plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the IRO functions in line with relevant legal frameworks, statutory guidance, and best practice principles.
• Provide support and challenge to Children’s Social Care to continuously improve performance and quality in practice.
• Promote and facilitate the active involvement of children, young people, and families in statutory reviews and children’s plans.
• Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services, driving high service standards and achieving outcomes in line with performance indicators.
• Provide analysis related to service area activity to inform wider planning and commissioning agendas.
• Support strategic service development work as directed by the Head of Service.

Service Leadership Expectations

• Leading People: Build high-performing teams, empower and motivate others, and be a role model for the organisation and its values.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Create a culture of respect and inclusivity in the services we provide and within our workforce.
• Change & Innovation: Drive change and a culture of continuous improvement, exploring new and innovative ways to design and deliver our services.
• Collaboration: Work across boundaries, build relationships, and create joined-up services to deliver the best outcomes for the people of our city.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Application Details

Closing Date: 22 September 2025

Interviews will be held: w/c 29 September 2025

For informal enquiries, please contact Sarah Wright by email at sarah.wright@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Nottingham City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.