Independent Chair - Children Social Work - Barnet - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safeguarding agency is seeking an Independent Chair in Barnet to drive the safeguarding agenda for children and vulnerable adults. This pivotal role offers a daily rate of £657.50, with options for full-time or part-time work. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience in safeguarding and be skilled in chairing multi-agency meetings. Make a significant impact in a supportive environment while enjoying flexible hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

National and Regional Influence

Qualifications

• Proven track record of chairing multi-agency meetings with authority.
• Ability to work independently with professionalism and integrity.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent leadership to safeguarding boards.
• Chair meetings ensuring inclusive and effective discussions.
• Promote collaboration between stakeholders.
• Ensure statutory duties are delivered in line with relevant legislation.
• Oversee the implementation of safeguarding policies.

Skills

Extensive senior leadership experience

Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Excellent facilitation skills

Strong negotiation skills

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Independent Chair – Children Social Work Specialism
Location: London, Barnet (UK)
Salary: £657.50 Daily
Contract: Ongoing (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Step into a pivotal leadership role as Independent Chair in the London Borough of Barnet, earning a competitive £657.50 per day. This position offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time engagement in a forward-thinking environment, where your expertise will drive the safeguarding agenda for children and vulnerable adults.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Hours: Choose full-time or part-time to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

Professional Development: Access ongoing opportunities to enhance your leadership and safeguarding expertise.

Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with senior professionals across health, social care, policing, and the voluntary sector.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the benefits of flexible scheduling while making a significant impact.

National and Regional Influence: Contribute to shaping safeguarding practices at both local and national levels.

Role Purpose

Provide independent, impartial leadership to multi-agency safeguarding boards and partnerships, ensuring strong governance, accountability, and collaboration to safeguard children and vulnerable adults across Barnet.

Key Responsibilities

Chair meetings of the Safeguarding Children’s Partnership or Safeguarding Adults Board, ensuring inclusive, constructive, and effective discussions.

Promote joined-up working between local authorities, health services, police, voluntary organisations, and other stakeholders.

Ensure statutory duties are delivered in line with the Children Act 2004, Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation.

Oversee the creation, review, and implementation of safeguarding policies and multi-agency action plans.

Encourage constructive challenge and scrutiny to improve safeguarding outcomes.

Maintain impartiality and transparency in all decision-making.

Represent the Board at regional and national meetings, influencing wider safeguarding strategies.

Support the publication of annual reports, serious case reviews, and key safeguarding documents.

Embed learning from audits, reviews, and quality assurance into local practice.

Person Specification

Extensive senior leadership experience in safeguarding, social care, health, or related fields.

Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation, frameworks, and best practice.

Proven track record of chairing multi-agency meetings with authority and impartiality.

Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to work independently with professionalism and integrity.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

About Barnet

Barnet offers the best of both worlds: vibrant city connections and peaceful suburban living. With outstanding schools, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community, it’s an inspiring place to live and work. By joining Barnet’s safeguarding leadership, you’ll be at the forefront of meaningful change, making a tangible difference to local lives.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Ready to lead safeguarding excellence in Barnet? Apply now and help shape a safer future for children and vulnerable adults.

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