Multi Agency Workforce Development Lead
North West Multi Agency Safeguarding Learning and Support Hub
MB3 (£49,764 - £56,361)
37 Hours, Full Time
Temporary/Secondment, 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 Date: 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 Multi Agency Workforce Development Lead
Are you ready to be a key role within the North West Multi Agency Safeguarding Learning and Support Hub? Lead a transformational programme that enables systems improvement? Do you want to shape safeguarding and multi-agency practice at a local, sub regional and regional level? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
We are seeking an experienced and driven professional to take on a pivotal leadership role, driving the multi-agency workforce development opportunities for the North West’s 24 Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements.
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
* Develop and implement delegated and lead safeguarding partnership inductions and support programmes, in partnership with the region.
* Develop and implement a development programme for safeguarding partnership business managers.
* Develop and lead a NW network of MASA training leads, identifying opportunities to collaborate on training delivery at a sub-regional and regional level.
* Support the wider partnership activity on peer reviews for the region.
* Develop regional and national links with subject matter experts, to ensure the NW is benefiting from the right expertise and is ahead of the curve regarding practice development opportunities.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience in developing and delivering training in children’s social care or related fields.
* Strong understanding of national policy and practice reforms in safeguarding and social care.
* Ability to measure and evidence the impact of training on service improvements.
* Excellent communication and engagement skills.
* Proven ability to deliver high-quality reports that clearly and effectively communicate opportunities for collaboration and best value approaches.
* 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.
Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme, you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.
Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.
We want our employees to have a good work-life balance and in many job roles, we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.
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