Local Authority Designated Officer

Location:  Civic Campus, Euclid Street, SN1 2JW

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £ 38.80 per hour 

Job Ref: OR9298

Job Responsibilities

Building on our commitment to children's safety and wellbeing, this role is based in the Quality Assurance and Review Team. The successful candidate will:

Provide professional and practice advice to the Council and its partners.

Have overall responsibility for the management of allegations of abuse against adults in a position of trust across the authority.

Person Specification

We are seeking applications from individuals who meet the following criteria:

SW England registered.

Hold a degree (or equivalent) in social work.

Have significant post-qualifying experience in children's safeguarding.

Possess excellent knowledge of relevant child care legislation, policy, and best practice.

Exhibit excellent communication skills.

Have the ability to work independently and confidently with a range of agencies.

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