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Your new organisationSouthend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.Your new roleAre you a passionate public health leader with expertise in safeguarding and a commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Children, Young People and Families Public Health Services and Safeguarding to drive strategic improvements and lead critical services that support the most vulnerable in our communities. This contract is offered on a full-time and permanent basis with a hybrid and flexible working pattern (flexibility around working pattern in this role is highly negotiable).
The successful candidate will maintain and improve the health and life chances for children and families in Southend-on-Sea City Council, providing the senior clinical leadership, safeguarding oversight and supervision for the Health Visiting and School Nursing Public Health Clinical Workforce, which sits within the Public Health department. You will provide strategic direction, professional and operational clinical leadership across the Health Visiting and School Nursing teams and the wider organisation. You will be an expert in all areas of safeguarding children, and act as a central senior advisory point for safeguarding children for the service. The postholder is accountable to the Director of Public Health.You will lead on Internal Management Reviews (IMR's), Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPR), and where required, Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHR's) Safeguarding Adults' Reviews (SARs) and ensure that the learning from these reviews are shared, implemented, and embedded within the service.You will ensure safeguarding services for health services are delivered in line with Section 11 of the Children's Act 2004- protecting the welfare of children.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you must have senior leadership experience in clinical public health, safeguarding, or a related field. You must have Level 4 safeguarding experience at strategic level and knowledge of safeguarding processes including MARAC/JDATT/MASH. It is crucial that you have extensive knowledge of National Safeguarding policy and Legislation and Guidance, including the Children Act (1989) and (2004), and the Care Act (2014). Excellent communication and influencing skills are vital for this role as you will need to engage with stakeholders, from government bodies to community organisations. Proven track record of leading complex public health programmes and delivering measurable improvements.
You must have entry on third part of Nursing and Midwifery Register as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse as degree level or equivalent.What you'll get in returnWhen joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. We can offer access to the NHS Pensions scheme for the successful applicant. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.Competitive salary - £69,599, rising to £77,332 after 12 months What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Closing date: by 9am on 13th April 25Interview date: Wednesday the 23rd of AprilPlease note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.
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