Head of Safeguarding and Improvement

2 weeks ago


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridge County Council Full time

We are seeking a Head of Safeguarding and Improvement to join our team at Cambridgeshire County Council. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of children and young people in care. Your expertise in operational safeguarding children services and corporate parenting will enable you to establish strong relationships across the system, building trust and confidence with partners and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker with experience in safeguarding and improvement. You must have comprehensive knowledge of care planning, legislation governing care leavers, and the new requirements for care leavers' separate judgement under the Children's ILACS Inspection. We are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, and this role offers a great opportunity to make a positive impact.

The salary for this role is estimated to be around £65,000-£85,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a range of benefits, including additional annual leave, flexible bank holidays, pension contributions, and access to development opportunities and coaching. If you are passionate about delivering excellent services to children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.



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