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Safeguarding Board Project Officer (part time 22.5 hrs p/w)
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,855 to £24,457 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Pro rata for 22.5 hours per week £21,855 - £24,457 inclusive of £429 London Weighting |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | People/25/316227 |
Summary
We have a unique opportunity to join our dynamic team supporting the Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board. This is a permanent, part-time opportunity for 22.5 hours per week.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
You will provide business and project support to help organisations work together to safeguard children and adults. You will be an enthusiastic, organised, proactive and detailed orientated person who can work independently. A high standard of computer literacy and data management is essential, along with a clear understanding of confidentiality.
About the team…
We are a small, friendly and experienced team co-ordinating Bracknell Forest’s multi agency safeguarding arrangements. We work closely with a wide range of organisations to ensure adults and children are protected. Our goal is to ensure all residents of Bracknell Forest have safe and fulfilling lives. We support each other, embrace learning and take pride in making a difference as we address new safeguarding developments and challenges and benefiting from the variety of work.
Key responsibilities…
Manage multi-agency safeguarding reviews and audits for adults and children, supporting the production of reports.
Coordinate strategic projects, forums, workshops and learning events.
Analyse safeguarding data and trends, ensuring data quality and security.
Provide business support to the Safeguarding Board and its subgroups.
Lead communications with partners and the public, including social media and website updates.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th July 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Dave Phillips - Safeguarding Board Manager
Tel: 07879 115265
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
You will provide business and project support to help organisations work together to safeguard children and adults. You will be an enthusiastic, organised, proactive and detailed orientated person who can work independently. A high standard of computer literacy and data management is essential, along with a clear understanding of confidentiality.
About the team…
We are a small, friendly and experienced team co-ordinating Bracknell Forest’s multi agency safeguarding arrangements. We work closely with a wide range of organisations to ensure adults and children are protected. Our goal is to ensure all residents of Bracknell Forest have safe and fulfilling lives. We support each other, embrace learning and take pride in making a difference as we address new safeguarding developments and challenges and benefiting from the variety of work.
Key responsibilities…
Manage multi-agency safeguarding reviews and audits for adults and children, supporting the production of reports.
Coordinate strategic projects, forums, workshops and learning events.
Analyse safeguarding data and trends, ensuring data quality and security.
Provide business support to the Safeguarding Board and its subgroups.
Lead communications with partners and the public, including social media and website updates.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th July 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Dave Phillips - Safeguarding Board Manager
Tel: 07879 115265
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
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