Job introduction Job title: Liverpool Safeguarding Children Partnership Manager A bit about us: Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone The Role: The Liverpool Safeguarding Children Partnership Board provide strategic leadership, direction and governance for the delivery of statutory and local requirements for the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in Liverpool through equal and joint responsibility. https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/scp/about-us The Partnership Manager will be an experienced Safeguarding Manager who will lead the delivery and operation of safeguarding arrangements within statutory responsibilities to multi-agency partners across Liverpool, including the strategic business planning process and overseeing of the LSCP Strategic board and sub-groups. The role includes assisting Chairs of the board in efficiently writing reports, procedures, guidance and providing public information in a timely manner. The role will confidently advise LSCP members on Safeguarding policy issues and assertively make recommendations for decision-making in respect of the LSCP's budget, duties, priorities and future direction. Key responsibilities also include, collating and analysing data, quality assuring and performance managing with regards to producing reports around rapid reviews and local safeguarding practice reviews and assist the process of serious case reviews. The candidate will be an experienced safeguarding manager qualified in social work, nursing, teaching or policing and have extensive strategic knowledge within a safeguarding setting, managing staff in a multi-agency environment. Our offer to you: 35 hour working week with hybrid working model At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days Agile working - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception. Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme Family friendly policies with enhanced leave Discounted Gym Memberships Employee Volunteering Scheme Medicash Next steps: Closing Date for this role is: Sunday 1st December 2024. If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman, Children’s Services Recruitment & Retention Lead via email