Senior Safeguarding Partnership Lead Job Description Salary: £50,788 - £52,805 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: week commencing 09 December 2024 Safeguarding Vulnerable People Partnership (SVPP) - Safeguarding Communities A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Wiltshire Safeguarding Vulnerable People Partnership (SVPP) team as a Senior Partnership Lead and Children’s Safeguarding Lead. This post is an excellent opportunity to widen your experience of partnership and multiagency working, leading key projects and development areas relating to children’s safeguarding. The SVPP brings together the work of the children’s safeguarding partnership, the Safeguarding Adult Board, the Community Safety Partnership and safeguarding partners to collaborate to ensure we are effective in our safeguarding of children and adults. Details about SVPP can be found at wiltshiresvpp.org.uk. You will lead and manage a busy team that works to support the partnership. You will be a skilled, and proactive individual who can provide strategic support and leadership and drive forward the work of the SVPP. You will be required to network with partner agencies at a senior strategic and operational level and therefore experience of partnership working would be desirable. With the ability to influence strategic partners and forge effective relationships across the partnership you will support the development of effective safeguarding arrangements for vulnerable children and adults throughout Wiltshire Educated to degree level you will ideally hold a recognised professional qualification in social work, nursing, teaching, or policing. You will bring substantial experience focused on supporting children or adults and have extensive strategic knowledge within a safeguarding context, managing staff in a multi-agency environment. A strong understanding of relevant legislation and guidance related to the protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults alongside the ability to produce high quality reports will be essential. This post works to the Safeguarding Partners and is hosted by Wiltshire Council but funded by the SVPP. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Tim Sandle, Head of Service –Quality Assurance, Partnerships and Sector Led Improvement, at tim.sandlewiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01722438918. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you