Salary
£44,075 - £49,282 per annum
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Hours per week
37
Work Base
Clayfields House, Stapleford, NG9 8GU
Working Arrangements
Office Based
Job Description / Person Specification
Deputy Service Manager, Safeguarding & Quality Assurance – 164KB Opens in a new window
Competency Framework
Tier 4
Number of posts
1
Interview date
14/01/2026
Closing Date
04 January :55
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.
Make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in the country.
Clayfields House is a secure children's home providing 24/7 care, education, programme work and treatment for up to 20 young people aged 10–18. These young people are placed with us either on criminal grounds (remand or sentence) or on welfare grounds due to high-level risks to themselves. Many have highly complex needs, including chronic self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance misuse and trauma.
We believe that positive change is possible for every child we work with—and we need passionate, skilled professionals to help us achieve that.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and qualified social work practitioner to lead on safeguarding and quality assurance within our service. Working closely with the Service Manager (Strategic Designated Safeguarding Lead), you will ensure that our safeguarding policies, practices and activities are proactive, robust and effective. You will collaborate with senior and middle leaders (Deputy DSLs) and key stakeholders to keep children and young people safe and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead safeguarding and quality assurance processes across the service.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure best practice.
* Produce complex reports and policy documents relating to safeguarding and quality assurance.
* Support a trauma-informed, strength-based approach across the workforce.
* Ensure timely notifications of significant events to relevant stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
About You
* Qualified social work practitioner with proven experience in safeguarding children.
* Experience working with quality assurance frameworks, particularly those related to child protection.
* Skilled in multidisciplinary working and stakeholder engagement.
* Strong ability to produce detailed reports and policy documents.
* Committed to promoting workforce values and trauma-informed practice.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a dedicated team making a real impact on young lives.
* Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth.
* Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
For informal discussions regarding the above position, please contact Paul Thomas, Service Manager (Secure Accommodation) on or
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.