Safeguarding Specialist

2 days ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Wokingham Borough Council Full time

Job Details:

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service at Wokingham Borough Council. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safeguarding Specialist to join our team.

This role will involve providing advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations, liaising with the police, children's social care, and other local authorities to manage allegations against adults working with children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations.
  • Liaise with the police, children's social care, other local authorities, and relevant agencies.
  • Manage the allegation process, including chairing the allegation meetings.
  • Provide bespoke training and development to the children's workforce.
  • Strategic development role in providing analysis, identifying patterns and themes.

What We Offer:

  • Salary of £57,707 - £60,921, including a £3,000 market supplement.
  • Monthly reflective supervision.
  • 31 days annual leave, plus an extra 5 days with 5 years continuous LA service.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Excellent Learning & Development programme.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a social work qualification, at least four years post-qualifying experience in children's services, and experience of safeguarding.



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