Islington Safeguarding Children Partnership Manager

Islington Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Islington Council is seeking a dynamic Safeguarding Children Partnership Manager to lead its safeguarding initiatives. In this influential role, you will oversee the partnership efforts that protect children and ensure their wellbeing, working collaboratively with local authorities, health services, and police. The council is dedicated to equality in its mission to empower communities, providing a supportive workplace with opportunities for flexible work and professional development.

Benefits

Up to 31 days leave per year

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pay and commitment to London Living Wage

Excellent local government pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in safeguarding, social care, health, education, or policing.
• Ability to lead in complex, multi-agency settings.
• Track record of improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Islington Safeguarding Children Partnership (ISCP).
• Drive strategic planning and operational delivery of safeguarding initiatives.
• Champion the voice of children and families.

Skills

Safeguarding

Leadership

Collaboration

Empathy

Job description

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About The Role

Could you lead a borough-wide partnership to keep children safe?

We're looking for a strategic, values-driven leader to join Islington Council as our new Safeguarding Children Partnership Manager. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we protect and support children and young people across the borough - working at the heart of a dynamic, multi-agency system.

Why Islington?

Islington is a place of energy, diversity, and ambition. We're committed to challenging inequality and delivering services that empower our communities. Our values, Collaborative, Ambitious, Resourceful, and Empowering, guide everything we do. If you share our passion for public service and want to make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

You will manage the Islington Safeguarding Children Partnership (ISCP), coordinating efforts across our Delegated Safeguarding Partners (DSP's); the local authority, health and police.

You will:

• Drive strategic planning and operational delivery of the Safeguarding Children's Partnership priorities and standards.
• Oversee multi-agency policy, training, and quality assurance.
• Manage the smooth running of the ISCP business unit including the ISCP budget and support the Independent Scrutineer within their role.
• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Paid Reviews and local reviews ensuring learning is embedded.
• Champion the voice of children and families in shaping services.
• Represent Islington Safeguarding Children's Partnership locally, regionally, and nationally.

Who are we looking for?

Are you someone who:

• Can bring demonstrable experience in safeguarding, social care, health, education, or policing?
• Understands the statutory landscape and knows how to turn policy into practice?
• Can lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose - especially in complex, multi-agency settings?
• Has a track record of improving outcomes for children and young people through strategic change?
• Thrives on collaboration and can build trust across diverse stakeholders?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

What is in it for you?

• A pivotal leadership role with real impact.
• A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team.
• Flexible working (roaming workstyle - 2 days on-site).
• Access to high-quality training and development.

Ready to apply?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. If you're passionate about safeguarding and want to lead change that matters, apply now.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 23:59 hrs
Interviews to be held week commencing 30 June/early July 2025.

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:

Gillian Halden, Interim Assistant Director, Safeguarding & Quality Assurance

Email: [email protected]

Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone's identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to a enhanced DBS check with children barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.