Location:
Civic Offices, Borehamwood
Contract:
Contract
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
36 hours per week.
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
24/03/2025 at 10:00
Reference:
1080
We are seeking a Corporate Safeguarding Officer to join our Partnerships & Community Engagement Team. This is a friendly and supportive team that delivers a wide range of services to our residents. This role offers an opportunity to work with departments across the council to ensure we protect children, young people, and adults from abuse, neglect, and harm.
The post holder will review and enhance the Council’s current safeguarding arrangements and act as the main source of support, advice, and expertise for safeguarding across the organisation by providing operational, strategic, and corporate direction, including complex professional advice on matters relating to safeguarding.
The ideal candidate will have relevant training in the fields of social/public policy and community safety and considerable experience in the field of safeguarding and policy development in a local government or similar statutory body setting. Experience of strategy development and implementing policies and procedures across an organisation will also be necessary. You will also require a thorough understanding of relevant legislation relating to safeguarding adults, young people, and children, and be an excellent communicator.
The post is offered on an 18-month fixed-term contract (36 hours per week).
Benefits include:
* 27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays
* Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)
* Free gym membership
* Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)
* Employee Assistance Programme
The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home.
Hertsmere is located in southern Hertfordshire and is an attractive environment in which to live and work. It adjoins Greater London and has excellent road and rail links making London and the Home Counties easily accessible.
Interviews: 10th & 16th April 2025
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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