Multi-Agency Safeguarding Trainer

1 month ago


WestonsuperMare, North Somerset, United Kingdom North Somerset Council Full time

About Us

The North Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSSCP) oversees the effectiveness of the North Somerset system for safeguarding children. As for all local authorities, it is a statutory and multi-agency partnership which includes representatives from North Somerset Council, Avon & Somerset Police and the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. We also have representatives from wider agencies such as: education and the voluntary and community sector.

The Role

The NSSCP are looking for a self-starter to join them as their dedicated multi-agency Training & Development Officer. This is a busy role where you will be working to design, develop and deliver several training packages and learning events to the NSSCP workforce.

This is a part-time, fixed term role for 2 years.

You will be experienced and confident in the design and delivery of safeguarding related training, and passionate about wanting to improve outcomes for children in our community.

You will effectively develop and manage relationships with other teams and our external partners to promote effective partnership working. Working collaboratively, you will identify training needs and design and develop new content, ensuring it is evidence-based and of a high quality for our workforce.

You will be a self-starter who enjoys working at pace. This is a varied role, and you will be expected to deliver against our annual NSSCP workforce training programme and report on its success to the NSSCP Executive.

You will be a person who values relationship and is comfortable working with a range of different people, including senior leaders and those who have lived experience of our safeguarding services.

You will be familiar with the Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children and a restorative, strengths based, trauma informed approach to safeguarding our children and young people.

This role requires organisation and the ability to deliver on pieces of work and to work effectively under pressure. You will be passionate and driven in helping us achieve best practice in safeguarding our area by prioritising the effective use of resources.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make North Somerset a better place and contribute to its future.

In this role, you will develop, provide, and coordinate training for professional development of safeguarding knowledge for individuals and organisational safeguarding programmes. You may be involved with managing resources (budget and/or people).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work in partnership with managers and practitioners from a range of partner agencies to identify training and development needs and then design and implement a comprehensive safeguarding children training programme.
  • Develop and co-ordinate a variety of learning opportunities including evidenced-based seminars and conferences/webinars.
  • Deliver a programme of training within an allocated time to ensure the effective use of resources including staff time for a wide range of multi-disciplinary staff including social workers, teachers, doctors, police officers, voluntary agency staff etc.
  • Develop seminars/learning briefs to ensure messages from statutory safeguarding reviews for children and learning reviews are disseminated to practitioners across agencies.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about [relevant field/area], and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

  • Hold a recognised qualification in a related profession (social work, education, health, or police) or have significant experience as a practitioner delivering safeguarding children training.
  • Experience of delivering safeguarding training for; adults, children or community safety.
  • Knowledge of current research and practice regarding safeguarding children.
  • Ability to build and form effective working relationships with professional colleagues and to promote effective partnership working.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience of delivering training to a multi-agency audience.
  • Experience of organising conferences/events.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Staff groups
  • Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 day's annual leave each year
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Team
  • Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information:

For further information about the role, please contact Jo Ratcliffe, Head of Quality Assurance & Safeguarding, at jo.-, or or Zoe Gartland, North Somerset Safeguarding partnership Business Manager, at zoe.-

Important Information

Interview Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024.

We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.


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