Contextual Safeguarding Coordinator

Service Care Solutions; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council is seeking a Contextual Safeguarding Coordinator based in Cheshire West & Chester to lead the development of a contextual safeguarding strategy. The role requires collaboration with various agencies to ensure child safety from contextual harms. Candidates should possess a degree and have experience working with children and families, along with strong communication and analytical skills. The position is hybrid, based in Ellesmere Port, providing a chance to make a significant impact in safeguarding practices.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding systems.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the Contextual Safeguarding Strategy.
• Coordinate multi-agency meetings and maintain information.
• Monitor safeguarding plans for children and young people.
• Liaise with local authorities regarding safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Solution-focused approach

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Contextual Safeguarding Coordinator – Cheshire West & Chester Council

Hybrid – Ellesmere Port base

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Cheshire West & Chester Council for a dedicated and proactive Contextual Safeguarding Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in developing, embedding and championing a contextual safeguarding approach across the local area, helping to keep children and young people safe from contextual harms including child exploitation.

About the Role

The successful postholder will work closely with partners across the Local Authority, Police, Health and wider safeguarding agencies to drive consistent, effective practice. You will support the development of strategy, co‑ordinate multi‑agency meetings, ensure robust plans are in place for children and young people, and contribute to high‑quality reporting and performance monitoring.

This role involves both operational coordination and strategic influence, requiring excellent communication, relationship‑building and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Contextual Safeguarding Strategy and associated guidance, locally and pan‑Cheshire.
• Co‑ordinate and provide administrative support (including minute taking) for key meetings such as the weekly Contextual Safeguarding Hub.
• Organise intelligence‑gathering and information‑sharing meetings (e.g., mapping meetings, context meetings).
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date information on systems and contribute to the performance dashboard for contextual safeguarding.
• Assist the Practice Manager with monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Monitor the effectiveness of safeguarding plans for children and young people, driving improvements where required.
• Liaise with other local authorities regarding children placed within Cheshire West where contextual safeguarding concerns exist.
• Contribute to the delivery of training and awareness‑raising sessions in partnership with the Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Officer.
• Develop a network of Contextual Safeguarding Champions within partner agencies.
• Maintain strong working relationships with multi‑agency partners, promoting a culture of high support and high challenge.
• Gather and incorporate the views of children and young people to inform service improvements.
• Work flexibly across locations as required (Hybrid – base: Ellesmere Port).

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree‑level education or equivalent relevant qualification (Essential).
• Working with children and families (Essential).
• Assessing risk relating to abuse, neglect and safeguarding (Essential).
• Chairing and minuting meetings (Essential).
• Confident use of IT systems including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and electronic case management systems (Essential).
• Contributing to policy and procedure development (Essential).
• Multi‑agency safeguarding work (Desirable).
• Delivering training (Desirable).
• Reporting to senior or multi‑agency boards (Desirable).
• Preparing performance/strategic reports (Desirable).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding systems and contextual safeguarding (Essential).
• Knowledge of legislation and practice relating to CSE, CCE, Modern Slavery, Trafficking, Domestic Abuse and Harmful Practices (Essential).
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear, concise reports.
• Solution‑focused approach and ability to hold partners to account.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
• Enhanced DBS required.

How to Apply

Apply now or learn more, please email your CV to: [email removed].

Referral Bonus

£250 if you refer someone who is successful in this role, you will receive £250 as a thank‑you.