Sefton Safeguarding Partnership Manager

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: Grade L SCP 42/43 £51,802 – £52,805
• Location: Magdalen House
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 23/03/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: CSC/25/305099

A great opportunity has arisen to join Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) 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 have a key role in developing and implementing the forward work plan for the Partnership, writing and presenting reports, and analysing information which will make a difference to the safety and well-being of children at risk across Sefton.

You will be able to influence strategic partners and forge effective relationships across partnerships to develop effective safeguarding arrangements throughout Sefton. You will be expected to liaise closely with the 3 Key Statutory Leads, Independent Scrutineer, Chairs of the Sub-Groups, and the Chairs of other Partnership Groups, so experience of working at a senior level is necessary.

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 the 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.

For a further informal discussion, please contact Nabeel Chaudhry at (contact information).

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).

Shortlisting – Week commencing 24th March 2025

Provisional interviews – Week commencing 7th April 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us; our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care-experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

Please note, we do not accept CVs (unless specified on the advert).

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