Child Welfare and Protection Director

2 days ago


St Helens, St. Helens, United Kingdom Nugent Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Child Welfare and Protection Director to lead our Secure Childrens Service in St Helens and ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding.

About the Position

This critical role requires a senior leader with expertise in child protection, advocacy, and community engagement.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures to protect children from harm
  • Collaborating with external agencies to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Leading training and awareness-raising initiatives for staff and stakeholders
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £50,596.96 - £56,759.26 per annum, plus a range of benefits, including:

  • Corporate Medicash scheme
  • Life Assurance scheme
  • Pension contributions matched up to 6%
  • Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eligibility for Blue Light Card scheme


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