County Safeguarding Manager

Responsibilities

• be responsible for the effective delivery of safeguarding services for children in care, those subject to child protection plans and for children who are vulnerable due to criminal and sexual exploitation
• be part of a countywide service with locations in Ipswich, Bury and Lowestoft. This opportunity predominantly covers responsibilities in the North of the County
• work with the Suffolk signs of safety and wellbeing practice framework
• be responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with partner organisations including the Police, Health and Education colleagues in promoting a safeguarding agenda for the most vulnerable older children.
• hold the portfolio responsibility for Children in Care (subject to review & reallocation)
• provide a strategic lead and work closely with operational management.

• a recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration
• experience at management level
• knowledge of current research and legislation
• the ability to chair complex multi-disciplinary meetings
• exceptional writing skills to be able to generate reports and analysis of services to directorate management on safeguarding issues
• considerable experience of children in care and child protection and working with exploited and vulnerable children.