Job Introduction
Safeguarding Children Partnership Manager
A great opportunity has arisen to join the BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership as its Manager.
As the ideal candidate you will be an enthusiastic individual with demonstrable experience of effective partnership working and of setting and delivering, clear priorities and standards within a business planning framework.
You will have extensive experience of working within a multi-agency setting and be confident working with officers at all levels on strategic priorities. You will be able to produce written reports to a high standard.
You will be able to influence strategic partners and forge effective relationships across partnerships to develop effective safeguarding arrangements throughout the BCP area. You will work closely with the board chair, scrutineers and key partner strategic safeguarding leads and the chairs of the sub groups.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the safeguarding board meets its statutory duties and will manage the business unit directing their work to ensure smooth running of all board activities so experience of managing staff is essential.
You will play an active role in the work of the board and attend relevant national and regional groups to promote and develop the work of the partnership. You will co-ordinate the boards response to Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and play an essential role in monitoring any actions for the board or the partners that are identified following any reviews relevant to the board.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Tammy Lawrence at tammy.lawrence@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024 or early 2025.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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