Review, Development & Training Officer
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY99, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Government Administration, Child Protection -
Government
Human Services/ Social Work, Government Administration
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and adults through learning, review and continuous improvement?
We are seeking a Review, Development and Training Officer to lead and coordinate safeguarding review, audit and learning activity across the Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Partnership. This influential role will help drive improvements in policy and practice through statutory and non-statutory reviews, audits, training and partnership development.
Working with senior leaders and partners across the council, police, health and wider safeguarding system, you will:
- Lead Rapid Reviews and Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews.
- Support Adult Safeguarding Reviews and Domestic Homicide Reviews.
- Develop and deliver multi-agency learning and training programmes.
- Drive implementation of recommendations from reviews and audits.
- Support partnership readiness for inspections and continuous improvement activity
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a partnership environment, strong analytical and organisational skills, and a track record of delivering improvement through effective project management and collaboration.
Knowledge of safeguarding review processes and social care practice is desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by shaping learning and improving safeguarding practice across the partnership.
Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.
We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council,
everyone belongs
, and every voice matters
.
What we offer:
- We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidays and anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
- Flexible working & career progression
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
- Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
- Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.
Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.
Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.
Please note:
We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.
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