Strategic Safeguarding Lead

Posted 08 October 2025
Salary 44.68
LocationLewisham SE13 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Education / Training
ReferenceOR11329

Job description

3 monhs contract with local authority

The role involves managing and coordinating the operations of the Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP), providing essential support to the LSCP Chair. This position is crucial for overseeing strategic business planning, advising on policy issues, and ensuring effective implementation of safeguarding practices. The role is pivotal in promoting high-quality safeguarding practices across partner organizations, ensuring compliance with legislation and statutory guidance, and driving positive outcomes for children in need of care and support.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate the business activities of the LSCP and support the Chair.
  • Oversee the LSCP strategic business planning processes and ensure efficient operation of the LSCP, Executive Partnership, and sub/task groups.
  • Advise LSCP members and chairs on high-level policy issues, making recommendations on budget, duties, priorities, and future direction.
  • Develop and implement a Learning and Improvement Framework, including multi-agency training, quality assurance, performance management, case reviews, and audit programs.
  • Oversee and assist with the implementation of quality assurance functions, holding agencies accountable for their safeguarding arrangements.
  • Ensure a coordinated response to safeguarding policies, procedures, and practice developments in line with government initiatives.
  • Encourage and contribute to the necessary shifts in thinking required to meet the requirements of the Children’s Act and statutory guidance.
  • Promote, develop, and support high-quality safeguarding practices and performance in LSCP partner organizations, leading to positive outcomes for children.


Requirements


  • Proven experience in managing and coordinating strategic business planning processes.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures, and statutory guidance.
  • Ability to advise on high-level policy issues and make informed recommendations.
  • Experience in developing and implementing learning and improvement frameworks.
  • Proficiency in quality assurance and performance management.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills to promote effective safeguarding practices.
  • Ability to drive organizational change and promote positive outcomes for children.