• An experienced and confident Child Protection Manager is required to lead and coordinate key safeguarding processes within Children’s Services.

• The role involves chairing Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings, and other multi-agency forums, as well as managing investigations into allegations against staff, carers, and volunteers in accordance with safeguarding procedures and policies.

• The post holder will contribute to the development and quality assurance of child protection practice across the safeguarding partnership and provide expert advice to internal and external professionals.

• Chair Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings and other statutory or procedural meetings in line with child safeguarding legislation and departmental policies.

• Oversee and coordinate the management of allegations against staff, carers, and volunteers on behalf of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).

• Provide expert safeguarding advice and consultation to social care professionals and multi-agency colleagues regarding thresholds for child protection intervention.

• Ensure active participation of children, young people, and their parents in the safeguarding process in line with participation strategies.

• Liaise regularly with internal Children and Young People (CYP) colleagues and external agencies, including the voluntary sector, to promote integrated, effective safeguarding responses.

• Advise on information sharing between CYP staff and police in support of disclosure and safeguarding processes.

• Develop, implement and monitor quality assurance systems to assess practice and performance against agreed standards.

• Contribute to the design and delivery of induction and safeguarding training for staff across the partnership.

• Report on emerging safeguarding trends, risks, and policy issues to senior leadership and relevant boards.

• Prepare and present reports to multi-agency boards, senior management, and relevant panels as required.

• Support the recruitment, selection, and performance management of staff, including involvement in complaints and grievance procedures.

• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures reflect current legislation, guidance, and best practice standards.

• Engage in strategic planning, target setting, and continuous improvement of children’s safeguarding services.

• Extensive experience in child protection and safeguarding within children’s services or a similar setting.

• Proven ability to chair complex multi-agency safeguarding meetings.

• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and procedures in child protection.

• Experience of managing or coordinating investigations into professional conduct or safeguarding allegations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across professional boundaries.

• Ability to provide expert advice and maintain high standards of professional judgement under pressure.

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective quality assurance frameworks.

• Skilled in delivering training, facilitating learning and supporting staff development.

• Knowledge of data protection, equal opportunities, and health & safety legislation.

• Proficient in the use of IT systems for reporting, case management, and performance monitoring.

• Ability to draft clear, analytical reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of safeguarding practice.

• Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.