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Remuneration: £650 per day (Inclusive of Expenses)
3-year appointment subject to annual review
Up to 36 Days Per Annum
The Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership is seeking a highly effective Independent Scrutineer. This role requires an outstanding individual with proven experience at a senior level, particularly in partnership settings, and who has a good operational and strategic understanding of the children’s safeguarding agenda.
About the role:
With the assistance of our DfE Commissioner, Sir Alan Wood, the governance arrangements for Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership were completely revised over 12 months ago, and as such we are already operating in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023. These improvements, alongside the commitment and engagement of the Lead Safeguarding Partners, have enabled us to develop a strong collaborative approach to our partnership oversight.
We are looking for an Independent Scrutineer to join us in our improvement journey and build on the positive work that has already taken place over the last 12 months. This role will play an important part in supporting the strategic work of the Partnership. The Independent Scrutineer will work with the Partnership’s Support Hub to provide independent scrutiny and ensure that the new arrangements make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of children at risk.
If you are an experienced senior leader with an in-depth knowledge of Safeguarding Children, and a clear commitment to work collaboratively with partners to improve outcomes for children at risk of abuse and/or neglect, we would like to hear from you.
You will:
- Have an excellent knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, as well as the ability to inspire trust and confidence of senior professionals across a range of agencies.
- Be professionally qualified in Health/Social Care, Education, Criminal Justice or Legal services with a clear vision, strong leadership skills and clearly demonstrable communication, mediation and negotiation skills, both with professionals and the public.
Closing Date: 3rd April 2024
Interview Date: 16th April 2024
To view the Job Description and apply (by CV and Supporting Statement) please follow the link below:
If you would like further information on this role please call 0121 704 8415 to speak to Paul Johnson, Chief Executive, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
