Location: Exeter
Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid Work
Salary (£): £48,474 – £52,566 per annum
About Devon County Council:
Devon County Council is committed to safeguarding and improving the lives of vulnerable adults across Devon. They offer a supportive environment, focusing on continuous professional development, excellence in service delivery, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Job Details
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range
- Comprehensive company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health and wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Generous sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
- Option to work from home
Requirements:
- Registered Social Worker, Nurse, or Occupational Therapist
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation and frameworks
- Proven experience in managing people and driving change
- Strong communication skills across various mediums
- Ability to use coaching skills to support staff development
Salary Details: £48,474 – £52,566 per year
About the Role:
The Practice Transformation and Improvement Lead will play a crucial role in enhancing safeguarding practices within Devon County Council. This role involves providing expert advice, analyzing safeguarding data, and developing improvement plans. The successful candidate will lead complex safeguarding cases, support the design and delivery of training programmes, and collaborate with various agencies to promote best practices. A key focus will be ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority within the organization and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role requires someone with a deep understanding of relevant legislation and the ability to drive and manage change effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Embed best practices in safeguarding
- Provide expert advice and guidance on policy and legislation
- Analyze safeguarding data to identify areas for improvement
- Manage high-risk safeguarding situations
- Develop and review safeguarding practices and training programmes
- Build and maintain partnerships with relevant agencies
- Support the review and development of safeguarding processes and procedures
Devon County Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.
