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Redbridge Safeguarding Children Partnership (RSCP) Independent Scrutineer

London Borough of Redbridge

Reference: RQ002823

  • Redbridge
  • £600 per day
  • Part Time
  • Casual
  • Posted on 03/11/2026

Redbridge Safeguarding Children Partnership (RSCP) Independent Scrutineer

The Redbridge Safeguarding Children Partnership (RSCP) is recruiting to the role of Independent Scrutineer.  

The appointee will provide independent leadership, scrutiny and assurance through their role to ensure a robust multi-agency response to safeguarding children at both a strategic and operational level across the system.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and expertise at a leadership level in safeguarding children and change management and have demonstrable  experience of providing rigorous support and challenge to safeguarding partners at a senior level.  We are particularly looking for someone to join us at this existing time of reform who is passionate about improving the safeguarding system and increasing the impact of the voice of the child in all we do. 

The full role profile is attached.The position is for three days per month at £600 per day and is for an initial period of three years.

To apply for this role, please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the folowing link into your browser:

https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=958433OaLq&VACANCY_ID=964365jFxR

The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 November 2026.  The recruitment process will involve an informal meeting with a children’s panel and a formal panel consisting of representatives from the statutory partners. We anticipate that the successful candidate will commence in role from March 2027.

More information on the RSCP can be found on our website and details of the function of independent scrutiny on page 37 of Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

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  • Closing date: 29/11/2026 at 15:20
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