Job Introduction
From 1 December 2025 the pay range for this role will be £33,699 - £39,152 Band 8 (pro rata for part time colleagues). To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.
You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure
Role Purpose
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area there are many agencies and organisations involved in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing local children and young people. The role of the BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership is to ensure that agencies work together in carrying out their safeguarding children duties and provide support through training, policies, procedures and guidance. In this role you will play a critical to how the partnership achieves this.
The post offers a hybrid method of working; there will be the flexibility to work from home with the expectation of attending the Civic Centre in Bournemouth on a regular basis.
Main Responsibilities
You will be part of a small and busy team, you’ll be liaising with a range of partners and leading a number of varied workstreams.
Your work will include
- Co-ordinating and reporting on the BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership quality assurance projects and plans, including multi-agency audits and policy development
- Co-ordinating and planning the BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership communication and engagement plan – includes maintaining website and newsletter content, and engaging with professionals, children and families to secure their feedback and insights
- Supporting safeguarding reviews including Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPRs) and ensuring that the learning is produced and disseminated in a variety of ways
- Being the lead point of contact for dissemination of learning and promotion of training within the BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership area
- Support the planning and coordination of regular BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership multi-agency meetings and direct support to project specific working groups
- Developing and maintaining relationships with a range of partners, including senior representatives
- You will provide professional advice to a range of professionals and agencies on safeguarding duties, processes, policies and the role of the BCP SCP
The Ideal Candidate
- You will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- You will have a high level of resilience, have attention to detail and the ability to work calmly and methodically under pressure
- You will excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You will have confidence to present to a range of audiences, in-person and virtually
- You will have excellent analytical skills
- You will have good IT skills
- You will understand safeguarding principles and practice, together with the ability to research and understand detailed information on new areas of work.
- You will have a NVQ 4, HND or diploma or equivalent experience relevant to the role e.g., social work, early help, youth services, adult services, education, health, police services etc and ideally experience in working in safeguarding and in multi-agency arrangements.
Interview Date: 08 January 2026
For an informal discussion please feel free to contact Anita McGrath at anita.mcgrath@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
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At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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