Safeguarding Review Co-ordinator 16657/3417

Job summary Are you an experienced social care professional ready to step into a role that drives learning, accountability and system-wide improvement? We have an exciting 12-month fixed term vacancy for a Safeguarding Review Co-ordinator (known internally as an Independent Management Review Co-ordinator) within the Safeguarding Team. This is a unique opportunity to influence practice at a strategic level, working at the heart of safeguarding to ensure that learning from the most serious incidents leads to meaningful change. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly contribute to improving outcomes for vulnerable adults across Lincolnshire. You will lead and co-ordinate Independent Management Reviews (IMRs) in response to Serious Adult Reviews (SARs), Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDR's) and other multi-agency safeguarding reviews. These reviews are critical in understanding what happened, identifying learning, and ensuring that agencies work more effectively together to prevent harm in the future. Main duties of the job Working closely with senior leaders, safeguarding boards and partner agencies, you will: Lead the end-to-end IMR process, from scoping to final report Analyse complex case histories and develop detailed chronologies Engage with professionals across services to gather insight and challenge practice Produce high-quality, evidence-based reports with clear findings and recommendations Present learning to senior leaders and multi-agency boards to inform service improvement This role sits at the intersection of practice, quality assurance, and strategic development, offering a rare opportunity to influence both organisational learning and system-wide safeguarding approaches. Internally, this role can also be undertaken as a secondment. Please ensure your line manager is aware if you are applying for this role as a secondment opportunity. About us Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us. We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance. From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce. We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire. People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities. Details Date posted 29 July 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £42,839 to £47,181 a year pay award pending Contract Secondment Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number F0067-260005166573417 Job locations 3rd Floor, Lancaster House 36 Orchard Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XX United Kingdom Lincolnshire County Council County Offices Newland LINCOLN LN1 1YL United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities This role will require the post holder to co-ordinate Independent Management Reviews IMR's within the Adult Care and Wellbeing Directorate in response to Serious Adult Reviews SAR's, Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews DARDR's Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews DARDR's and other Multi-agency reviews. These multi-agency reviews are coordinated by the strategic safeguarding boards and there will be a requirement for the post holder to attend related board meetings and also feedback learning and actions to the Adult Care and Wellbeing Quality and Safeguarding Board. The purpose of the reviews is to determine what relevant agencies and individuals involved could have done differently that could have prevented harm or a death from taking place to inform future service and practice development. The post will work to the Head of Mental Health but will also need to work closely with respective lead professionals to progress organisational learning and development within LCC but also within partner organisations. The post holder will lead on the co-ordination and completion of Chronologies, coordinating the IMR process and completing the IMR Reports with findings and recommendations for the Adult Care Quality and Safeguarding Board to consider and present the relevant information within meetings. The post holder will also contribute to multi-agency Safeguarding Audits and will attend related challenge and learning days. The role will operate within a specific legislative framework including the Care Act 2014 (updated 2015) and ensure the effective management of the current demand for SARs, DARDRs and alternative reviews. The exact issues to be addressed in each (IMR) will be identified by the Terms of Reference provided by the relevant Review Panel. 1. The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below: To input to Serious Adult Reviews, Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews and other Independent investigations on behalf of Adult Care; Attending and contributing to SIRGA Meetings, SAR Panels, DHR meeting and other strategic board meetings related to the reviews; Leading on Independent Management Reviews for Adult Care; Carrying out desk top review; Meeting and interviewing Adult Care and Wellbeing professionals; Collating and reporting chronologies of events; Report writing; Presenting findings. Making recommendations for learning and development. 2. To provide regular updates to the Head of Mental Health to ensure that issues relating to the reviews are escalated: Provide expert advice and guidance as appropriate for reviews being carried out; To conduct reviews in accordance with the following LSAB principles; Positive reflection; Timeliness; Impartiality; Thoroughness; Openness and Accountability; Sensitivity; Confidentiality. Demonstration of the Council's Core Abilities (at the relevant level) Personal Leadership; Being Future Focused; Political and Commercial Astuteness; Supporting a High Performing and Flexible Workforce; Drive for Results. Head of Mental Health Independent Management Review Co-ordinator Service Manager Service Manager Service Development Manager 3. Collaboratively work with stakeholders and other agencies in developing and maintaining relationships to enhance cross working and communication in the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults whilst also demonstrating a high level of confidentiality within the remit of information sharing agreements. 4. Produce well written, objective and learning focussed IMR reports. To include key findings and recommendations for improving future practice and service provision. 5. Contribute to the Council's statutory and legal obligations in conducting serious incident reviews. 6. To assemble chronologies of the councils involvement in cases and carry out interviews with those involved to gain reasoning behind actions taken. 7. Operate within frameworks for Quality Assurance and safeguarding Adults and Children, using LSAB agreed appropriate performance standards and review processes. 8. Ensure Council resources are optimised and utilised effectively and efficiently. 9. Look to continuously improve services in area of responsibility, identifying where possible, value for money savings and managing within allocated budgets. 10. Act as a role model to others helping them to manage uncertainty and to respond positively and creatively to changing expectations. 11. Contribute to the development of individuals across the Council coaching, mentoring and motivating staff to achieve performance excellence. 12. As an employee, create a positive image of the County Council. 13. Deliver excellent customer service, incorporating the Councils equality and diversity objectives and supporting the council to achieve best practice in all it delivers. 14. Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct, in order to uphold and identify standards of best practice. 15. Take personal responsibility for contributing to organisational transformation and changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both internal and external customers. 16. Assisting with LSAB, LSAB, DASMB and other multi-agency Audits and presenting finings and learning to related board meetings. Sharing learning and opportunities for organisational development with lead professionals and safeguarding teams. Job responsibilities This role will require the post holder to co-ordinate Independent Management Reviews IMR's within the Adult Care and Wellbeing Directorate in response to Serious Adult Reviews SAR's, Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews DARDR's Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews DARDR's and other Multi-agency reviews. These multi-agency reviews are coordinated by the strategic safeguarding boards and there will be a requirement for the post holder to attend related board meetings and also feedback learning and actions to the Adult Care and Wellbeing Quality and Safeguarding Board. The purpose of the reviews is to determine what relevant agencies and individuals involved could have done differently that could have prevented harm or a death from taking place to inform future service and practice development. The post will work to the Head of Mental Health but will also need to work closely with respective lead professionals to progress organisational learning and development within LCC but also within partner organisations. The post holder will lead on the co-ordination and completion of Chronologies, coordinating the IMR process and completing the IMR Reports with findings and recommendations for the Adult Care Quality and Safeguarding Board to consider and present the relevant information within meetings. The post holder will also contribute to multi-agency Safeguarding Audits and will attend related challenge and learning days. The role will operate within a specific legislative framework including the Care Act 2014 (updated 2015) and ensure the effective management of the current demand for SARs, DARDRs and alternative reviews. The exact issues to be addressed in each (IMR) will be identified by the Terms of Reference provided by the relevant Review Panel. 1. The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below: To input to Serious Adult Reviews, Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews and other Independent investigations on behalf of Adult Care; Attending and contributing to SIRGA Meetings, SAR Panels, DHR meeting and other strategic board meetings related to the reviews; Leading on Independent Management Reviews for Adult Care; Carrying out desk top review; Meeting and interviewing Adult Care and Wellbeing professionals;