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X 1 Review Officer – Full-Time Permanent
X1 Review Officer – Part-Time Permanent (18.5hrs)
 
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Kinship Care & Support Review Officers. In this crucial role you will be responsible for reviewing and assessing the care and support provided to children and kinship families, ensuring they are safe, supported and given the best opportunities for growth and development.

You will have an allocated caseload and work closely with kinship families, working in partnership with local authority services and external organisations to provide on-going support, making a real difference in the lives of kinship children and families.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be part of a small and flexible team within the Fostering Service, working across the County to complete home visits to kinship families. You will primarily provide a key role in the review of Support Plans under Special Guardianship Orders and Child Arrangement Orders. 

We encourage you to contact Glenda Henderson, Team Manager (Kinship Care Support) via email at glenda.henderson@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?
Required qualifications: 5 GCSEs (A-C grades) or equivalent relevant qualification.

You will have good organisational skills to effectively manage your own caseload, ensuring timely and accurate reviews are completed within timescales.  You will be required to make accurate and timely recordings and upload documentation on to the appropriate databases. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with carers, children and professionals.

You will be able to show empathy and understanding to the needs of kinship families. You will play an integral and innovative role in the development and access to a range of support/services to widen the kinship offer to meet the needs of kinship carers and their families.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Our commitment to safeguarding 
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List due to the position working in regulated activity.

Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children, adults, or both.
 
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held week commencing 17th August 2026.
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website 

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
 
HOW TO APPLY 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 7 £30,024 to £33,699 per annum (pay award pending)

Location: Seaham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Officer