Independent Scrutineer - Children's Safeguarding

YOUR NEW ORGANISATION:

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference

YOUR NEW ROLE:

Organisation

Southend-on-Sea City Council on behalf of the Southend Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP)

Job Location

Hybrid working with some face-to-face meetings/events within Southend City

Contract Type

Up to 30 days per annum of Independent Scrutiny. The role is subject to a three-year tenure and allows for a notice period of 2 months by either side, should an early termination be required.

Remuneration

Payment at a competitive daily rate subject to negotiation.

Southend's Lead Safeguarding Partners are looking for an individual with requisite experience and expertise in safeguarding, to undertake the role of Independent Scrutineer for Southend Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP).

The successful candidate will be joining a mature safeguarding partnership who are eager to use the opportunities provided by recent changes in statutory safeguarding guidance to strengthen safeguarding for all children and young people in our City. The Independent Scrutineer will have a key role providing challenge to the partnership to deliver against the priorities of the children of the city, Safety and Wellbeing, March 2024.

The outgoing Independent Chair of the Southend Strategic Safeguarding Children’s Partnership says

“I have worked as Adviser, Chair and Scrutineer with both adults’ and children’s safeguarding partnerships in Southend since early 2021. This is an exciting city with dedicated partners and a comprehensive community and voluntary sector. Southend is going places, and ever more determinedly working with its citizens to get things right.”

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

The Independent Scrutineer will support the Lead and Delegated Safeguarding Partners to provide strong leadership to deliver against strategic priorities. This will include working with strategic leaders from Southend-on-Sea City Council, Essex Police and Mid and South Essex NHS Integrated Care Board acting as a ‘critical friend’. You will have the knowledge, skills and experience to provide effective support and challenge at strategic and operational levels working with the SSCP to drive the continuous improvement of safeguarding practice and the protection of children, across the city.

If you think you have the knowledge, experience, skills, qualifications and attitude that we are looking for, we would like to hear from you

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW:

To apply for this position please follow this link, attaching your CV along with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria and why you feel you would be the best fit for the role. A maximum of 2 sides of A4, in font size 12 is permitted.

• Please ensure your full employment history is outlined in your CV; and that where there are essential criteria, competencies and/or qualifications you make clear how you meet these. We may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process.
• Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date
• Please return your application by 5.00pm on 22nd September 2024 – no applications will be accepted after this day and time.

For an informal discussion about this role or for further information, please contact David Green 07740455163

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

Location: Southend-On-Sea, GB

Posted Date: 9/20/2024