Review, Development & Training Officer

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and adults through learning, review and continuous improvement?

We are seeking a Review, Development and Training Officer to lead and coordinate safeguarding review, audit and learning activity across the Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Partnership. This influential role will help drive improvements in policy and practice through statutory and non-statutory reviews, audits, training and partnership development.

Working with senior leaders and partners across the council, police, health and wider safeguarding system, you will:

• Lead Rapid Reviews and Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews.
• Support Adult Safeguarding Reviews and Domestic Homicide Reviews.
• Develop and deliver multi-agency learning and training programmes.
• Drive implementation of recommendations from reviews and audits.
• Support partnership readiness for inspections and continuous improvement activity

We are looking for someone with experience of working in a partnership environment, strong analytical and organisational skills, and a track record of delivering improvement through effective project management and collaboration.

Knowledge of safeguarding review processes and social care practice is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by shaping learning and improving safeguarding practice across the partnership.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email Jon.Power@telford.gov.uk

Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

️ Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.