Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer

Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer

Full-Time On-site
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Working for Isle of Anglesey County Council

Anglesey is a great place to live and work. At Isle of Anglesey County Council we are committed to making life better for the people who live and work on the island. In order to achieve our priorities our employees are as ambitious as we are, take pride in their work, are innovative, professional, work in partnership and deliver to the highest standards. Our aim is to create an Anglesey that is healthy and prosperous, where families can thrive.

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Overall job purpose

To chair Statutory Reviews of Looked After Children and Child Protection Conferences, provide an independent scrutiny of the arrangements of care and support of children and young people and those looked after by the Local Authority.


To contribute to systems for monitoring the effectiveness and quality of the child protection conference process, ensuring that the requirements of Part 6 and 7 of Social Services and Wellbeing Act [Wales] and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures are met.
That effective care and support protection plans are established, monitored, and reviewed such that children at risk of abuse, neglect or harm are safeguarded.


To contribute to quality assurance systems for monitoring the effectiveness and quality of the LAC review and child protection process, ensuring that all statutory requirements are fulfilled, and that the LAC review process is used to ensure effective care and support plans deliver permanence for looked after children.


Contribute to the Quality Assurance Framework and its improvement processes, ensuring that a high standard of service is provided to the children and young people receiving a service from the Children and Families Service.

More information

Please see the job description for more information and for the Welsh language skills requirements for this post.

Appointment subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS.

You’re welcome to submit an application in the language of your choice. Applications submitted in Welsh or English will always be treated equally.

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Contact details

Name: Michelle Evans

Phone number:01248 752729

Email: michelleevans@anglesey.gov.wales

Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer employer: Isle of Anglesey County Council

Isle of Anglesey County Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its employees. As a Senior Manager in the Secondary Sector, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on educational outcomes while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a strong commitment to work-life balance in a picturesque location. Join us in shaping the future of education for children and young people in our community.

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Contact Details:

Isle of Anglesey County Council Recruitment Team