About this role
Job summary
Salary: £59,557 - £61,922 per annum (Inclusive of 10% market supplement payment)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: 18 November 2026
Main duties of the job
As the operational lead, you will provide inspirational leadership to our dedicated team of Child Protection Chairs, ensuring the efficiency of multiagency child protection conferences across the county. Day-to-day, you will manage the delivery of the CP Chair team's core functions, collaborating closely with operational managers at all levels to fulfil the Local Authority's safeguarding responsibilities.
You will bring excellent organisational skills, and the ability to multitask and meet demanding targets. A social work qualification, proven experience of looked after children and the statutory reviewing process is essential. Whilst having an excellent understanding of the issues affecting children and young people, their families, and carers.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and desire to work for an OUTSTANDING service that values success, invests in staff development, and promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible options, we want to hear from you!
This position comes with a 10% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
About us
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Job description
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Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- As the operational lead, you will provide inspirational leadership to our dedicated team of Child Protection Chairs, ensuring the efficiency of multiagency child protection conferences across the county.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Council
Address
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)