Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Shropshire to assist with the appointment of a Development Officer, on a 2-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £22.37 - £28.88 per hour

This role supports the coordination and delivery of the Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership (SSCP), ensuring effective multi-agency collaboration across safeguarding adults, children, and community safety. The position plays a key role in driving partnership working, managing projects, and supporting the delivery of strategic safeguarding priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the work, governance, and activities of the SSCP
• Provide advice, support, and constructive challenge to multi-agency partners
• Lead and manage safeguarding and community safety projects and initiatives
• Coordinate statutory case reviews (e.g. Safeguarding Adult Reviews, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews)
• Analyse performance data, audits, and reports to support service improvement

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Social Care, Public Administration, Criminology, or a related field
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working within safeguarding, community safety, or multi-agency partnerships
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and practices
• Experience managing projects, case reviews, or service improvement initiatives
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear reports and recommendations
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and challenge

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Standard DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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