Safeguarding Partnership Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the skills and experience to lead a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Children's Safeguarding Partnership Manager!

To lead the strategic work of the Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP) ensuring it fulfills its statutory functions and duties. This will include leading on the development of effective and purposeful relationships with key strategic partners, driving the work of each partnership sub-group, and supporting the implementation of Working Together 23.

About us

Our Children's Safeguarding Partnership is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and young people in our community. We work collaboratively with various agencies, including social services, health, education, and the police, to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to safeguarding.

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses.

About the role

As the Children's Safeguarding Partnership Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing the partnership's activities. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Coordinating multi-agency safeguarding initiatives and projects.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on safeguarding matters.
• Producing the annual business plan and annual report.
• Leading and managing a team of safeguarding professionals.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of safeguarding practices.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Lead on implementing Working Together arrangements.
• Support delivery of, and monitoring of Local Safeguarding Practice Reviews.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong background in safeguarding and child protection. The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant professional qualification in social work, health, education, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and learning.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of our dedicated team working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in our community.

Other information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected.

We have a set of values that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

About the Business Unit

Buckinghamshire is a successful, growing place with fantastic natural assets, a highly productive economy and many resourceful and thriving communities.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserve recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people.