The Role
Salary range:
The salary range for this position is £56,271 - £69,990
About the role:
Southwark has a strong record of partnership working in the delivery of safeguarding services. We are looking for an experienced manager with extensive knowledge of children and adult safeguarding issues coupled with proven leadership and influencing skills which will equip you for this high profile role at the centre of Southwark Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) and Southwark Safeguarding Adult Board (SSAB). With a focus on effective inter-agency working, you will share the board’s commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post has lead responsibility for ensuring the effectiveness of inter-agency working in relation to services for safeguarding children and adults and in particular to ensure that the Southwark Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) and the Southwark Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) are each an effective body for promoting excellence in multi-agency services to protect children and adults. The post provides professional advice to the SSCP and SSAB and their Subgroups and manages the joint business unit that supports the SSCP and SSAB.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You
Your professional background and qualifications could be in health, social care or policing, but you will have substantial experience of working in partnership across a range of adult services and sound knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults practice and the statutory framework. Excellent communication and networking skills are essential to guide this team of senior managers from a wide range of agencies.
The post requires a relevant professional qualification, experience of managing safeguarding services, and experience of multi-agency work at a senior level.
For a discussion about the role, please contact Tendai Murowe at tendai.murowe@southwark.gov.uk.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: 11.59 pm on the 10/01/2024
Interview Date: 19/01/2024
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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