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 of service and 31 days after 5 years of service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Up to 5 days of carer’s 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
About The Role
Assessment Consultation Therapy (ACT) is a specialist therapeutic service provided by Surrey that works directly with young children and adolescents who present 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 why they may be 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 allows holistically and collaboratively engaging with colleagues across various professional networks, and you will be well‑supported by an on–site ACT Team Manager.
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
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
* Experienced and empathetic social worker with a strong background in child protection
* Holder of a social work qualification such as a degree, masters or postgraduate diploma, and registered with Social Work England
* 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
* Willingness and ability to travel across the county to meet the demands of the role
An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need. We value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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