Children's Safeguarding Consultant

Seeking an exceptional and experienced senior safeguarding professional to take up a six-month interim post for our client.

This role will provide strategic and operational leadership for the safeguarding function, ensuring statutory compliance, promoting best practice, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
In addition to overseeing the day-to-day safeguarding provision, the interim will lead two urgent, high-profile pieces of work, both of which have been approved and have the full support of the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team.

Lead a deep-dive review of safeguarding governance, including:
Leadership and oversight structures
Board-level reporting and assurance
Policy and procedural alignment

Deliver a full diagnostic of the Section 11 self-assessment, evidencing compliance across all domains:
Governance and leadership
Workforce development
Early help and prevention
Information sharing
Learning and improvement

Develop a Board-ready improvement plan, including prioritised actions, resource needs, and recommended timelines.

Commission and quality-assure external assurance, audits or peer reviews where appropriate.

Experience

, Registered Nurse (Enhanced DBS)
, Significant experience at a senior strategic safeguarding level (e.g., Head of Safeguarding, Designated Professional)
, Deep understanding of statutory safeguarding frameworks including Section 11, LAC requirements, and governance principles
, Demonstrable experience of leading multi-agency safeguarding reviews and audits
, Strong leadership and people management skills
, Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organisation and wider system

, Proven track record in managing change and driving rapid improvement in safeguarding standards

ASAP start

upto £400 Outside IR35

3 days on-site

NMC registration

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