St Helens Borough Council are looking to recruit to the Safeguarding Unit a QA & CP post. The post holder will lead on LADO and support the development within the Safeguarding Unit. The successful applicant will have experience in chairing multi-agency high risk meetings, understand and drive the development of process and systems and contribute to the quality assurance of partnership working.
Your primary responsibilities will be to chair allegations against adults who work with children and supporting the auditing process. You will report directly to the Head of Service for Safeguarding and Quality Assurance.
Working for St Helens Borough Council
* We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings to the Council.
* We seek to create a positive, open and working environment.
* Attractive salary and relocation package.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Essential car user allowance is available subject to criteria being met.
* Free car parking.
For an informal discussion please contact Katherine Appleton, Head of Safeguarding & Quality Assurance on 01744 671210 or alternatively email katherineappleton@sthelens.gov.uk.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.
We welcome applicants from the BAME community.
Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 NOLAN principles of conduct in public life. These include selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.