Named Nurse Children in Care and Safeguarding
The closing date is 17 May 2026
Job summary
In light of the upcoming retirement of the current post holder we are looking to recruit a new Named Nurse Children in Care and Safeguarding for the Healthy Child Service in the City of York. This is a key post in ensuring that the HCS fulfils its statutory and regulatory obligations in relation to children in the city. You will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate arrangements in place for advice, support safeguarding supervision and training as well quality assurance processes in place for both Children in Care and Children at risk of abuse or neglect.
Main duties of the job
This opportunity arises at a key moment in the development of interagency safeguarding practice nationally and locally with the development of the Families First Partnership, which will see developments in the roles and working arrangements of the Safeguarding Childrens Nurses you will lead. This post provides a key opportunity to shape and influence safeguarding practice from early intervention to children in our care in the City of York ensuring children and childrens voices are at the centre of all we do.
About us
From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York. Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient. A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations. We deliver lots of important but little-known services that are making a big difference to those who need them. Every year at the council: 7,036 adults receive social care 77,000 people served in the customer centre 260,000 enquiries resolved over the phone 3,000 planning applications 5.5m tonnes of waste collected 1.2m metres of high verges cut 8,000 council properties managed 8,000 businesses supported 200,000 residents served 220 children looked after For more information about working for the council or to see the latest job vacancies visit https://jobs.york.gov.uk/
Website:http://www.york.gov.ukDetails
Date posted
13 April 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£50,620 to £57,611 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0094-26-0003
Job locations
West Offices
Station Rise
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 6GA
Employer details
Employer name
City of York Council
Address
West Offices
Station Rise
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 6GA
Employer's website
https://www.york.gov.uk/jobs-training/working-council (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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