Job Description
Grade 8 £46041- £50031 per annum. Permanent,
36 hours per week,
Flexible working considered
About the Job
The Safeguarding Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for the development of initiatives across the local multi-agency safeguarding partnerships for adults and children, working with senior managers, staff and the public, to embed processes and practice. You will provide high quality policy and strategic support for the local Safeguarding Adults Board and Safeguarding Children Partnership and any working groups and task groups. The candidate will carry out research, consultation and analysis covering a range of policy areas and produce briefings on specific issues and investigations;
Main purpose and Key Objectives
* To be responsible for the development of initiatives across the local multi-agency safeguarding partnerships for adults and children, working with senior managers, staff and the public, to embed processes and practice;
* To provide high quality policy and strategic support for the local Safeguarding Adults Board and Safeguarding Children Partnership and any working groups and task groups.
* Carry out research, consultation and analysis covering a range of policy areas and produce briefings on specific issues and investigations.
* To lead, manage and support complex project work to improve service delivery within the safeguarding partnerships areas of responsibility. Leading other complex projects and key initiatives within the service area as required.
* Ensure that services in partnership agencies make best use of the learning from outcomes of local reviews, national research and policy updates to drive any improvements forward. Manage and plan for risks and issues against these measures.
* Ensure a robust, highly consistent and effective delivery of service across the local safeguarding partnerships.
About You
* You will have experience of safeguarding adults and or children work and experience of providing advice, support and challenge to politicians and senior managers;
* Excellent research, analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills;
* Experience of writing reports, briefings and other high level communications;
* A thorough understanding of the relevant political structures and processes;
* Experience of collaborative policy development with multiple agencies;
* You will have good written and verbal presentation skills which will be tested during the interview;
* You will have good IT skills and be able to administer your own work portfolio.
Please see Job Profile Here
We promote a hybrid model of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice.
As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Elisabeth.major@havering.gov.uk
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 19th November 2024 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed Interviews to be scheduled.
Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk 01708 432770
Additional Information
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.
The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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