Strategic Safeguarding Lead

Strategic Safeguarding Lead Location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay rate: £ 33.88 per hour Job Ref: OR11329 Responsibilities Manage and coordinate the business of Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) and support its Chair. Oversee the LSCP strategic business planning processes and ensure the operation of the LSCP, Executive Partnership, and sub/task groups. Advise LSCP members and chairs of sub/task groups on high-level policy issues and make recommendations for decision-making related to the LSCP budget, duties, priorities, and future direction. Ensure the development and implementation of a Learning and Improvement Framework for the LSCP, including multi-agency training, quality assurance, performance management, case reviews, and audit programs. Oversee and assist with the implementation of quality assurance functions of the LSCP, holding agencies accountable for their safeguarding arrangements. Ensure a coordinated response on safeguarding policies, procedures, and practice developments linked to current government initiatives. Encourage and contribute to the shifts in thinking required to meet the requirements of Safeguarding Children within the Children s Act and statutory guidance. Promote, develop, and support high-quality safeguarding practice and performance in LSCP partner organizations. Develop and manage the LSCP s relationships with ..... full job details .....