3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • An experienced and confident Child Protection Manager is required to lead and coordinate key safeguarding processes within Children’s Services. • The role involves chairing Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings, and other multi-agency forums, as well as managing investigations into allegations against staff, carers, and volunteers in accordance with safeguarding procedures and policies. • The post holder will contribute to the development and quality assurance of child protection practice across the safeguarding partnership and provide expert advice to internal and external professionals. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Chair Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings and other statutory or procedural meetings in line with child safeguarding legislation and departmental policies. • Oversee and coordinate the management of allegations against staff, carers, and volunteers on behalf of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). • Provide expert safeguarding advice and consultation to social care professionals and multi-agency colleagues regarding thresholds for child protection intervention. • Ensure active participation of children, young people, and their parents in the safeguarding process in line with participation strategies. • Liaise regularly with internal Children and Young People (CYP) colleagues and external agencies, including the voluntary sector, to promote integrated, effective safeguarding responses. • Advise on information sharing between CYP staff and police in support of disclosure and safeguarding processes. • Develop, implement and monitor quality assurance systems to assess practice and performance against agreed standards. • Contribute to the design and delivery of induction and safeguarding training for staff across the partnership. • Report on emerging safeguarding trends, risks, and policy issues to senior leadership and relevant boards. • Prepare and present reports to multi-agency boards, senior management, and relevant panels as required. • Support the recruitment, selection, and performance management of staff, including involvement in complaints and grievance procedures. • Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures reflect current legislation, guidance, and best practice standards. • Engage in strategic planning, target setting, and continuous improvement of children’s safeguarding services. Skills/Experience: • Extensive experience in child protection and safeguarding within children’s services or a similar setting. • Proven ability to chair complex multi-agency safeguarding meetings. • In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and procedures in child protection. • Experience of managing or coordinating investigations into professional conduct or safeguarding allegations. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across professional boundaries. • Ability to provide expert advice and maintain high standards of professional judgement under pressure. • Experience of developing and maintaining effective quality assurance frameworks. • Skilled in delivering training, facilitating learning and supporting staff development. • Knowledge of data protection, equal opportunities, and health & safety legislation. • Proficient in the use of IT systems for reporting, case management, and performance monitoring. • Ability to draft clear, analytical reports and present findings to senior stakeholders. • Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of safeguarding practice. Additional Information: • Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.