Safeguarding Conference Officer
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £26,824 - £28,598 per annum
Fixed term (maternity leave cover, up to 12 months)
Start date of successful candidate would need to be on or after 27 July 2026 to coincide with maternity leave starting.
Are you looking for a role where you make a difference? Are you looking to be part of a flexible and supportive team? Do you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards learning, and are proactive and willing to help and support others? Are you looking to work in an organisation where you are valued and provided with an attractive benefits package? If the answer is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a well-organised and self-motivated person to join the Business Support Team and fill this vital role supporting the Independent Safeguarding & Reviewing Officer by minuting Child Protection Conferences within the Quality Assurance, Reviewing & Safeguarding Service (QARSS).
This is one of our business critical, frontline safeguarding services, a key priority for Devon County Council.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend (both physically and virtually) and minute Child Protection meetings, throughout the county.
- Produce high-quality minutes and action plans using a laptop, complying with the required standards regarding format, content and timescale.
- All the general administration that is needed pre- and post-meeting.
- Updating records on both Excel, Teams & in-house database.
- Be flexible and willing to travel throughout Devon to attend meetings.
You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, along with being able to quickly respond to changing priorities.
Though you will be allocated meetings each week, these meetings will change and so you have to be ready for the unexpected – no day or week is ever the same.
The post holder may be required to read, process, or manage information that some individuals may find sensitive or distressing. Appropriate support and guidance will be provided.
Alongside this, you also have to:
- Work as a member of a team within a busy office environment.
- Communicate effectively.
- Decision Making.
- Input data accurately.
- Process sensitive and confidential information.
- Use of initiative.
- Effectively utilise technology and IT systems.
- Have an understanding of Microsoft Office.
- Prioritise your workload.
Why come and work for Devon County Council?:
- Good rates of pay (Grade D: £26,824 - £28,598)
- Flexibility with working hours and agile working locations (you will be working in an "agile" way – some home working and some office-based work).
- Excellent health & wellbeing culture within the organisation.
- Excellent employee discount scheme – ‘Devon Discounts’ – Accommodation, Food & Drink, Leisure & Transport and more!
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Excellent ongoing internal learning, development & training opportunities.
- Peninsula Pension scheme membership.
- 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) – rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service. (pro rata for PT staff)
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for promotion and progression within the organisation.
For an informal chat, please contact Simon Osborne or 01392 388419.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ009741
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ009741
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£26,824 - £28,598 per annum
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
13/06/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes