Post Ref: CC022
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
Calderdale Safeguarding Children Partnership and the Calderdale Safeguarding Adults Board are independent bodies who aim to raise standards in multi-agency safeguarding practice across statutory, voluntary and community services.
The Calderdale Safeguarding Adult and Children Boards are looking to appoint a Quality Assurance Officer on a fixed term basis to cover the substantive post holders’ Maternity Leave.
You will ideally have experience of quality assurance frameworks, auditing skills, or engagement practices. You will have well developed communication skills and ample experience of safeguarding systems.
Possessing a degree level qualification or equivalent in a related field is desirable.
The post holder will join a very busy but supportive and committed team and play a full part in its operation of ensuring the effective safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of adults at risk and vulnerable children and young people in Calderdale.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Julia Caldwell, Safeguarding Partnerships Manager. Tel: 01422 394074 or email: julia.caldwell@calderdale.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 20th October 2024
Interview Date: 13th November 2024
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised
