Social work Jobs
Independent Reviewing Officer
Dorset Council • Herringston, Dorchester
Salary
£49k – £55k
Posted
28 August 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Dorset Council is hiring a Independent Reviewing Officer in Herringston, a full-time social work role. The advertised salary is £49k – £55k. Dorset Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
This role is an opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of our Dorset children in care. You will be joining a stable, supportive and inclusive team who are passionate about improving the experience of our children in care. You will be joining an 'outstanding' Local Authority where continuous improvement, innovation and a learning culture is valued. As an IRO your independence will be respected, and work in resolving issues via dispute resolution encouraged and supported by a chil…
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