Children's Safeguarding Manager - Nottingham

Reference: GB031126B_1793701251

Children's Safeguarding Manager

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7
Caritas Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Safeguarding Team Manager / Education Safeguarding Manager to work with Nottingham City Council, providing operational leadership and management of safeguarding activity across education settings.
Role details:
  • £42.00 per hour Umbrella/Ltd
  • £31.23 per hour PAYE
  • 37 hours per week
  • Inside IR35
The role
You will provide safeguarding leadership across a portfolio of schools and education settings, supporting education providers to strengthen their safeguarding arrangements, meet statutory responsibilities and promote best practice in child protection.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Safeguarding Manager, Education Safeguarding Adviser, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), School Improvement Safeguarding Lead or Children's Services Manager with strong education safeguarding experience.
Key responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage safeguarding activity across education settings
  • Provide advice, challenge and support to headteachers, school leaders and senior stakeholders
  • Ensure safeguarding practice aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children and local safeguarding procedures
  • Oversee complex safeguarding concerns, cases and escalations
  • Monitor safeguarding performance, quality assurance and improvement plans
  • Support schools with safeguarding audits, inspections and reviews
  • Develop and deliver safeguarding training, guidance and best-practice resources
  • Work collaboratively with schools, Children's Social Care, Police, Health and other safeguarding partners
  • Contribute to service development and continuous improvement across education safeguarding arrangements
Candidate requirements:
  • Significant safeguarding leadership experience within education or children's services
  • Strong knowledge of KCSIE, safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities
  • Experience of multi-agency safeguarding and partnership working
  • Experience supporting schools through inspections, audits or safeguarding improvement activity
  • Ability to provide strategic leadership while effectively managing operational safeguarding issues
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly when working with headteachers and senior leaders
Relevant backgrounds may include Education Safeguarding Adviser, Local Authority Safeguarding Officer, School Improvement Adviser (Safeguarding), Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Safeguarding Manager, Children's Services Manager or Team Manager with substantial education safeguarding experience.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£31.23 - £42.00
Per hour
GBP31.23 - GBP42 per hour
Added 03/11/2026
Reference: GB031126B_1793701251

Children's Safeguarding Manager - Nottingham

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom Contract QSW childrens services

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