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Head of Safeguarding and Quality Assurance

Northampton. Providing strategic leadership and operational management of statutory safeguarding services, you will provide challenging, independent expert scrutiny of the quality of practice and planning for children and vulnerable adults.

A qualified social worker, you will have extensive experience in multidisciplinary safeguarding practice and assessment care planning for looked after children and knowledge of safeguarding for vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB clearance and GSCC registration.

The council is currently undergoing a pay and grading review so salary scales for the role may be subject to change. For an informal discussion please contact Maureen Phillips on 01604 236004.

For additional information about this role and to apply online, or download an application pack, please go to this link here. If you require an information pack in an alternative format, please contact 01604 237666.

Closing date: 12 noon, 24 November 2011. Promoting Equality, Celebrating Diversity, Achieving Excellence

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