Freelance Safeguarding Consultant Job at TINEY

Job Description

We are building a pool of experienced freelance safeguarding consultants to support our safeguarding visit programme and panel work across England. This is a field-based, per-assignment role for highly experienced early years safeguarding practitioners who want flexible work that makes a genuine difference. Consultants work alongside tiney's employed safeguarding team in three ways: Supporting pre-registration and post-registration safeguarding panel decisions, contributing professional judgement to case reviews and suitability assessments. Conducting announced visits to childminders' settings — for example, monitoring compliance prior to lifting a suspension, or carrying out a 'check-in' visit following a period of regulatory action. Acting as the second practitioner on unannounced safeguarding visits alongside a tiney panel member, contributing observations and professional judgement in real time.

Job Responsibility

Contribute to pre-registration and post-registration safeguarding panel decisions, reviewing cases and providing professional judgement on childminder suitability
Review case documentation and provide written or verbal recommendations to the panel as directed
Support the panel in developing and applying consistent, evidence-based decision-making
Conduct announced visits to childminders' settings following a period of regulatory action, such as monitoring compliance prior to lift a suspension or follow-up 'check-in' visits
Lead or support on visits depending on experience and case complexity, as agreed with the Head of Safeguarding in advance
Assess the childminder's practice, setting, and engagement with regulatory requirements during the visit
Write up visit notes and actions concisely, within 2 working days of the visit
Contact the named tiney panel member immediately if anything unexpected arises on the doorstep or during the visit
Attend unannounced visits to childminders' settings alongside a tiney panel member
Make professional observations and contribute to the live risk assessment throughout the visit
Support accurate and timely documentation of the visit record
Escalate immediately to the panel member if anything unexpected arises
Be involved in making regulatory decisions where necessary/appropriate
Ensure all visit and panel activity complies with tiney's safeguarding procedures and the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Monitor and evaluate how childminders meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the EYFS
Escalate concerns to the tiney safeguarding team promptly, following tiney's procedures
Communicate feedback from visits clearly and in a timely way to the tiney team
Contribute to consultant briefings and standardisation meetings to share learning and maintain consistency
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and relevant qualifications throughout the engagement
Approach all contact with childminders in the spirit of tiney's supportive regulator ethos - holding standards firmly while remaining constructive, respectful, and genuinely supportive
Build professional relationships with tiney-registered childminders that reflect tiney's values
Promote the reputation of the childminder agency model through a collaborative and legislation-grounded approach

Requirements

Extensive frontline experience working with children in the early years, in a role such as childminder, nursery manager, children's centre manager, or local authority advisory teacher
A Level 3 qualification (or above) specifically in Early Years
Experience in a lead safeguarding role, such as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or equivalent
Substantial, current knowledge of safeguarding procedures, child protection frameworks, and relevant legislation
Substantial knowledge and experience of the EYFS framework, including both the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the learning and development requirements
Experience of conducting or contributing to regulatory visits, safeguarding investigations, or visit-based assessments
A thorough understanding of child development theory, early years curriculum, and evidence-based practice
Strong observational skills and the ability to identify safeguarding risk
Excellent written English
able to produce accurate, concise visit reports and case summaries
The ability to work flexibly, respond at short notice, and remain calm under pressure
Ability to travel across England
Strong interpersonal skills
able to hold difficult conversations constructively and build professional trust with childminders
Must hold or be willing to undertake a valid enhanced DBS check

Nice to have

Experience in a regulatory or inspection role within education (for example, as an Ofsted inspector or for another childminder agency)
An understanding of, or experience with, the childminder agency model
Experience of multi-agency safeguarding work, including LADO or MASH engagement
Hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate

What we offer

A meaningful role in a mission-driven company that’s shaping the future of early education
Flexibility: work the hours that you want to - you will be engaged on a per visit/per assignment basis
Reporting into the Head of Safeguarding, you will become an integral and valued member of the team

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