Safeguarding Lead

This permanent, full-time role has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Safeguarding Lead to join our fantastic Assessment Consultation Therapy (ACT) Team based in Woking, Surrey.

This position is open to hybrid working and as part of ACT you will split your time between working remotely and collaborating together in the Woking office for three days per week.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carers leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

Main duties of the job

A typical day as our Safeguarding Lead in the ACT team will include:

• Overseeing the referral pathway into ACT
• Writing reports
• Actively participating in Strategy and Multi-Agency meetings, as well as Case Conferences and Child in Need meetings
• Providing training and consultancy to our wider network; empowering professionals to effectively manage presenting behaviours and mitigate risks
• Contributing to the production of quarterly and annual reports

About us

Assessment Consultation Therapy (ACT) is a specialist therapeutic service provided by Surrey that works directly with young children and adolescents who present and display with harmful sexualised behaviour. Our aim is to support and provide treatment for children and their families, via a therapeutic and cognitive approach, listening to understand how and why they maybe behaving or feeling the way they do.

We are a supportive and close-knit team, working from our dedicated office in Woking, where we undertake direct assessments on site with our children and young people. The nature of the work we do means there are opportunities to work holistically and collaboratively with colleagues across various professional networks. We also have on site access to our ACT Team Manager, meaning that you will be well-supported with your work, with plenty of opportunities for expanding your knowledge.

We have a strong culture that emphasises growth, development and recognition. You will be working in an environment where each individual contribution is genuinely valued, and the supportive nature of the team fosters a deep sense of camaraderie and motivation. As a team we create an ideal space for collaboration and continued learning, where ideas flow freely, and feedback is constructive and encouraging.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see above and below for full information about this fantastic opportunity with Surrey County Council.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Social Work qualification such as a Degree, Masters or Post Graduate Diploma and registered with Social Work England
• You have a willingness and ability to travel across the county to meet the demands of the role

Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the risk factors associated with sexually harmful behaviour
• Proficient in assessing and managing referrals & planning and coordinating enquiries
• Proven experience in leading consultations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).