Independent Reviewing Manager

** It’s an exciting time to be joining Halton** 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Reviewing Manager to join our Leaving Care service.

This role is to review Post 18 pathway plans for Children who are Care experienced including those children who are separated from their families and arrived in the UK unaccompanied and are seeking asylum as young adults.

As the Reviewing Manager you will consider all the areas in the most recently completed Pathway Plan/review and ensure the right actions are being taken and the right support is in place; making sure the actions on progress and next steps are completed in how best to support the young person.

The ideal candidate will be able to evidence working with children in care and supporting their transitions to adulthood alongside supporting care experienced young adults and have extensive knowledge of the pathway planning process.

In reviewing pathway planning it will take into consideration key legislation and policies in line with transitioning to adulthood and understanding the role of a corporate parent.

You will be integral in developing this highly important role, within Halton, it’s brand new, and we’re excited to be investing in an innovative and creative post.

Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of our young people?

* Are you looking for somewhere where you can make as much of a difference to the life chances of our young people as possible?

* Are you looking for a place where you are always looking forward? Where there’s a big focus on continuous learning and career progression?

We have a strong vision for positive practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.  

The Social Work Academy is integral in providing support, guidance and direction, with a focus on professional development. You will receive a bespoke training package, 1:1 support, team learning and reflective group / supervision sessions.   

We have an experienced and established Senior Leadership Team, and your Service Manager and Head of Service are supportive and nurturing.  

Our Executive Director and Director for Children’s Social Care are in full support of Halton being recognised as a Learning and Developing Authority, with a special emphasis on career progression.   

We are committed to supporting our practitioners to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development. We also offer generous annual leave entitlement.   

We offer a generous annual leave allowance of 26 days, plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years service, membership to local government pension scheme, flexible working, free parking, car allowance, car lease scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives and discount scheme. We are within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside regions. 

Halton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods. 

IRM posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 

For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Emma Wright, Service Manager on Emma.wright@halton.gov.uk 

Please note that Halton Borough Council is unable to offer or support any form of UK VISA sponsorship 

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk