Child Safeguarding Director

5 hours ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Children's Trust Full time

**About the Role:**

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our safeguarding and quality assurance functions. As a Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Lead, you will oversee key statutory functions, including Independent Reviewing, Child Protection Conferences, and Designated Officer Services. Your primary objective will be to ensure the delivery of high-quality services that directly impact the lives of children and families.

This senior leadership role is responsible for strategic oversight, ensuring compliance with Department for Education (DfE) requirements. You will represent Northamptonshire Children's Trust within local partnerships, providing expert social care advice and guidance, and fostering positive relationships across internal, commissioned, and partnership settings.

The ideal candidate will have a BA in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or CSS, or other professional social work qualification recognised by Social Work England. They must have extensive experience in a leadership role within child safeguarding or social care, with in-depth knowledge of statutory functions such as Independent Reviewing, Child Protection Conferences, and Designated Officer services.

A strong understanding of safeguarding practice and quality assurance frameworks, including an understanding of CSPRs and RR, is essential. The successful candidate will also have proven experience in service delivery and performance management, including strategic planning and resource management.

About Us:

At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, we value our colleagues and empower them to do their best work every day. We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce while promoting innovation and creativity. Our benefits package includes 2 Day Induction Programme, relocation costs of up to £8,000, 2 days Signs of Safety training, extensive learning and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a pension scheme.



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