International Liaison Officer jobs

Grade 11, £54,495 - £56,724 Pro Rata (Pay award pending)

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Part time

Doncaster

Childrens Social Work

29/05/2026

REQ23150

Based at: Civic Office

Salary details: Grade 11, £54,495 - £56,724 Pro Rata (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term, Part time

Hours: 22 hours per week

Flexible working arrangements: flexitime, ability to work remotely in other offices.

Closing date: 14 June 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post

We are seeking a dedicated Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our experienced IRO service. The IRO plays a key role in ensuring children in care have a smart care plan that meets their individual needs, ensuring they have high aspirations, security and permeance.

The IRO’s role as a critical friend is to ensure Doncaster’s children in care receive the highest standard of support, that their care plans are robust, timely, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Working together with the team around the child including social workers, managers and partner agencies. Escalating concern and practice challenge in a restorative way when standards are not met, influencing positive change.

You will chair statutory reviews, monitor care planning, and challenge practice where necessary to ensure compliance with legislation and guidance. This is a pivotal role in promoting the voice of the child and driving improvements across services. Your experience and expertise will be key for driving improved outcomes for the children of Doncaster

To be successful in this post, you will need to have a broad knowledge of statutory children’s social work, your experience and expertise will be key for driving improved outcomes for the children of Doncaster. You must be a Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and have 5 years post qualifying experience of supervising staff at a Team Manager level. Significant experience in children’s social care, including care planning, statutory guidance and safeguarding.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 15 June 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 22 June 2026.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Jo Mullard, IRO Service Manager / Marilyn Wilcox/ Kerrie Undie IRO email – jo.mullard@doncaster.gov.uk Marilyn.wilcox@doncaster.gov.uk Kerrie.undie@doncaster.gov.uk

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.