The LSCB is responsible for coordinating local agencies in safeguarding children and has a responsibility for closely scrutinizing the safeguarding work undertaken with children in Lambeth in order to identify areas for improvement.The Lambeth Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) is recruiting one Lambeth residents to become lay members of the board. This is a great opportunity to help the Board make sure that Lambeth agencies are safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across the borough effectively.
The board is looking for someone who has some knowledge of local child safety issues; can help it make better links with local community groups and can challenge it to make its policies and procedures more accessible to the public.
Lay members will operate as full members of the board attending six half day meetings per year and a small number of working groups. Appointments are for two years, subject to yearly review. Induction training and travel expenses will be provided if needed.More information is available by contacting Vivienne White on 0207 926 7068.
Applications can be made on the Lambeth Jobs and Careers
website at www.lambeth.gov.uk/jobs
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