Job Description

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Strategic Safeguarding Specialist - Inside IR35 for a 2 Month contract based Hybrid working (Remote with occasional travel to Newcastle for key meetings)



The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: [1] www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

Background:

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority is the independent arms-length body set up to pay compensation to people infected and affected by HIV, Hepatitis B and C through contaminated blood, blood products or tissue. IBCA is currently developing its safeguarding approach to ensure safeguarding strategy aligns with the unique needs of those impacted by the Infected Blood Scandal and with government priorities. We are seeking consultancy support for a focused piece of work to develop this, building on existing work that IBCA is implementing. The successful bidder will work closely with operational, design, strategy and policy teams in this work.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Strategic Safeguarding Specialist would be to:

Develop and Implement Safeguarding Strategy - Collaborate with internal teams (operational, design, strategy, policy) to shape a safeguarding strategy tailored to the unique needs of individuals affected by the Infected Blood Scandal. Create and Maintain Safeguarding Policies and Standards - Draft and update organizational safeguarding policies and corporate standards to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements. Design Operational Safeguarding Processes - Establish clear referral pathways and documentation procedures for operational teams, ensuring vulnerable individuals are supported appropriately. Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Best Practice - Stay up to date with safeguarding legislation and best practices, ensuring all safeguarding activities meet legal and ethical standards. Set Up and Monitor Safeguarding Services - Lead the setup of safeguarding services within IBCA, including systems and structures that support vulnerable individuals, particularly those with serious illnesses. Provide Expert Advice and Guidance - Act as the go-to expert for safeguarding matters, offering advice to teams across the organization and helping resolve complex safeguarding issues.

Essential:

Safeguarding specialist who has significant experience in setting up safeguarding services in public bodies, which interact with vulnerable people including those with serious illness Significant experience in developing safeguarding strategies Significant experience in developing organisational policies and corporate standards relating to safeguarding Experience developing processes for operational teams, including referral processes and the related documentation Expertise in developing training for operational staff, e.g. call handlers Detailed knowledge of best practice and Regulations related to safeguarding Safeguarding Training - Advanced or Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training (Level 4 or above)

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

References



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1. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office