About the job

Key information

• Flexible working available, using a hybrid model – working from home and your contracted work base
• 33 days annual leave
• Fixed term to cover maternity leave until 02/03/2026

This role is being recruited by Somerset Council on behalf of the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP).

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of children and families in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who will lead the SSCP Business Unit into the next phase of its development. The role is high profile across the children’s workforce, and demands a sound knowledge of the children’s safeguarding agenda. The work can be fast-paced and demands a high-degree of flexibility. You will have a strong background in partnership working for the benefit of children, young people and families. The role demands high-quality support to senior and operational leaders across the Somerset children’s workforce, so the ability to establish strong, professional relationships across all sectors, including health, education, police, social care and the private and voluntary sector is essential.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

You will:

• be a confident communicator, you will also be proactive and able work on your own initiative, with strong written and communication skills.
• be educated to Degree Level (Social Care, Education, Health, Police) with experience of working as a manager with children in need of protection and children in safeguarding settings.
• have evidence of work related continuing management development.
• have significant professional operational and management experience of children and families work.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

DBS check

This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.

Supporting documents and information

The salary range for this role is £43,290 per annum, for 30 hours per week.

If you are interested in finding out more before applying, please get in touch with Jasmine Wark, Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership Business Manager at jasmine.wark@somerset.gov.uk or Jane Sprague, Head of Service Quality Assurance & Partnerships at jane.sprague@somerset.gov.uk

We will notify you by email if you have been selected for interview or have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please check that the automated email has not gone in your junk mail folder before contacting us.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

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