We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Community Safety team as a Safeguarding Officer. This is a part time, job share position, working 18.5 hours per week. Working days would be Monday, Thursday and Friday.

POST TITLE: Safeguarding Officer (Part time 18.5 hrs per week)
SECTION: Economy and Community Services
SALARY: Grade 6 £27,149 - £30,540 (Pro-Rata)

Working in a compact and friendly team, your main role will be to support the Council’s response to Safeguarding. You will be responsible for dealing with concerns raised about the protection of children, young people and adults at risk appropriately, through supporting front-line staff and liaising with partner agencies. You will also be responsible for the submission of performance reports relating to the service area and provision of support to other Council officers in monitoring contracts to ensure suitable safeguarding compliance.

In order to fill the requirements of the post, you must have sound knowledge and understanding of the Safeguarding agenda from a children and adult prospective, in terms of legislation and strategic drivers. You will be able to work with and influence stakeholders and partners from a wide variety of backgrounds and have previous experience of working in multi-agency and partnership environment to achieve results. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are essential, as is the ability to use your initiative and seek out opportunities.

A DBS Check is required for this post.

In addition to salary, we are offering an excellent benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, paid bank holidays and career average pension scheme.

For an informal discussion about the posts please contact Stephanie Curtis, Interim Economy & Community Services Manager on 01795 417336 or stephaniecurtis@swale.gov.uk .

Swale Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Council considers that the successful applicant will have access to young people and/or vulnerable adults and it is a requirement under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 that you hold an enhanced disclosure and barring scheme check. Upon successful appointment, you will be required to provide evidence of an enhanced DBS check if you subscribe to the DBS Update Service or complete the process to obtain a DBS check.

To apply for the position please visit www.swale.gov.uk/jobs and complete the online application form.
Closing Date: Wednesday 10 January 2018
Interview Date: Monday 25 January 2018
Council Benefits: career average pension scheme, professional fee payment, flexible working (including opportunities for home working and job share), employee benefits package and generous leave entitlement.