Safeguarding Partnerships Coordinator, Children's Services

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Safeguarding Children's Partnership Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity to join Wokingham's brand new Safeguarding Children's Partnership as a Safeguarding Children's Partnership Coordinator. In this pivotal role, you will support the delivery of the Partnership's priorities, helping to ensure that agencies across Wokingham work together effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Working in a collaborative and dynamic environment, you will engage with schools, early years settings, voluntary and community organisations, statutory partners and a wide range of stakeholders. You'll play a key role in quality assurance activity, multi-agency audits, business planning, partnership engagement and safeguarding awareness initiatives, helping to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families across the borough.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of multi-agency safeguarding work who enjoys coordinating projects, analysing information and building productive professional relationships.

About the role

• Support the delivery of the Safeguarding Children's Partnership business plan and strategic priorities.

• Build effective relationships with schools, colleges, early years providers and community organisations.

• Work closely with safeguarding partners including the local authority, health, police, probation, fire and voluntary sector organisations.

• Coordinate and support partnership sub-groups, task and finish groups, audits and quality assurance activities.

• Analyse and report on safeguarding performance information and partnership activity.

• Promote safeguarding awareness through meetings, presentations and engagement events.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐ 

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: 

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 30 days per annum (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays 

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme  

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week 

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline 

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines 

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham 

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes 

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more 

⭐Move through Menopause Course 

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more 

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities 

⭐Employee Networks 

⭐And more! 

 Our Area: 

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.   

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.  

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, and are an expert at building strong partnerships, influencing stakeholders and driving meaningful change – we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Sunday 26th July 2026, 11pm

Interviews: w/c 3rd August

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact either Joanna.ratcliffe@wokingham.gov.uk or Alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk

AI in Applications: 

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. 

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. 

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability. 

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. 

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.