Strategic Voice and Influence of Education Lead
North West Multi Agency Safeguarding Learning and Support Hub
Join Us to drive Education as strategic Partner in the North West
£42,711.30 - £50,578.29 per annum
Part Time, 22.2 Hours (3 days a week)
Temporary/Secondment opportunity, 12 months
*where current pay is higher secondment basis will be on the existing terms and conditions of the secondee, subject to agreement by both employers
North West England Region- hosted by Stockport Council, Hybrid - Office base Stockport
Application Deadline: 11:59pm 2nd April 2025
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting: 3rd April 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 7th April 2025
Interview Type: In Person/Microsoft Teams
The North West has received grant funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a Regional Improvement Plan Pilot (RIPP) as part of the Government's Care Reform agenda.
The RIPP is a new approach to Children’s Social Care improvement. It utilises a collaborative decision-making and delivery structure between DfE, the 24 NW local authorities (LA), NW Association of Directors of Children’s Services and multi-agency partners. The RIPP has three workstreams: Partnerships, Workforce and Sufficiency. Each workstream is led by a Director of Children’s Services in the region.
The Partnership workstream works across the 24 Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements in the North West. The ambition is to support local safeguarding partnerships to meet the requirements of Working Together 2023 and the National Framework for Children’s Social Care.
In the programme's first year, a regional thematic analysis of Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (MASAs) was conducted, involving engagement with 80% of the North West's Delegated and Lead Safeguarding Partners.
The thematic analysis identified the ambition to achieve the below through sub regional and regional approaches with the long-term vision for a self-improving partnership led system, co-produced by local leaders, focused on promoting whole systems thinking.
* Better share and build on multi-agency practice that is improving outcomes for children and families.
* Better enable the system to understand the effectiveness of multi-agency practice and to effectively drive a continuous learning culture.
* Better collaborate by facilitating spaces to understand local, sub regional and regional commonalities to agree priorities for practice collaboration.
A regional Strategic Partnership Conference co-produced the delivery model to achieve the above ambition, which will be the North West Multi Agency Safeguarding Learning and Support Hub. This role will sit in the hub alongside 4 new roles for a period of 12 months.
Join Us as the North West's Strategic Voice and Influence of Education Support Lead
The North West Safeguarding Partnership pledges to fully integrate education as a strategic and equal partner within our safeguarding arrangements. We acknowledge the crucial expertise, unique safeguarding insights, regular contact, and strong relationships that educational settings maintain with children and families.
This commitment entails:
* Education's strategic partnership will be embedded in all safeguarding decisions, at both strategic and operational levels, through high-level representation that accurately reflects the perspectives and contributions of the entire education sector.
* Education will be recognised as an equal and valued strategic partner in all multi-agency collaborations, ensuring that the views of all educational settings are consistently heard and equally respected.
This is a rare chance to lead systemic change, influence national frameworks, and deliver innovative solutions that improve outcomes for children and families.
What You’ll Do
* Lead on the coordination and effective delivery of the regional and sub regional education safeguarding forums, in partnership with local MASAs, delegated and Lead safeguarding partners (DSP and LSPS).
* Support local approach to ascertaining the voice of education within MASAs.
* Lead on the development of the NW toolkit, training and its implementation in practice regarding educational voice within MASAs, response to school attendance, exclusions and part time education, where families need support or safeguarding is a concern.
* Develop regional and national links with researchers and experts in the field of family support and safeguarding, to ensure the NW is benefiting from the right expertise and is ahead of the curve regarding practice development opportunities.
* Support the coordination of a QA process/peer reviews for NW MASAs, centred on response to school attendance.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven senior leadership experience within education settings, with a deep understanding of current thinking in education, children’s social care (CSC) and multi-agency practice.
* Strategic thinking to work cross-functionally and cross-organisationally, considering long-term strategic goals beyond immediate priorities.
* Policy and practice expertise, including a thorough knowledge of the direction set by reform programmes such as Working Together 2023 and the National Framework for Children’s Social Care.
* Proven ability to deliver high-quality reports that clearly and effectively communicate the impact of practice and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Strong multi-agency collaboration skills with a track record of building positive relationships with diverse partners to drive positive outcomes.
What You’ll Get in Return
* Leadership Opportunities: Influence regional and sub-regional practices and lead transformational change across the North West.
* Professional Growth: Develop your expertise in participation, co-production, and change management within a high-profile programme.
* Flexibility and Support: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
* Recognition and Impact: Be part of a trailblazing initiative that directly improves the lives of children, families, and communities.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to leave a lasting legacy in multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.
Interested?
If you have the skills, experience, and passion to drive this innovative programme, we’d love to hear from you. Please use our online application form to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
If you would like to discuss the role, please don’t hesitate to contact the Programme Director-Emma Ford at emma.ford@warrington.gov.uk.
This post is also open as a secondment opportunity for Stockport Council Employees; however, you must seek the permission of your current manager prior to making an application.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
This post is politically restricted under the terms of the 1989 Local Government and Housing Act. This dictates that you must seek the council’s permission before taking up any additional appointments or positions.
Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.
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