Bury Council
Location
Bury, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
Post Title: Lead Officer for Safeguarding in Schools
Team: School Attendance & Community Education Team
What we want from you:
Welcome to the S chool Attendance and Community Education Team ! We have undergone a redevelopment, and we are looking to recruit a dynamic, lead officer for safeguarding in schools, preferably with experience of having worked with children, families, and schools. Our current officer has received a promotion within the service so you will be fully supported in your new role.
The team has grown significantly and our offer to schools and families is expanding aligned with the DfE Working Together to Improve School Attendance Guidance. We are passionate about the work that we deliver, and we have strong links with partner agencies who are here to support you and help you deliver your services with confidence so that you can be the best that you can be.
The lead officer role for safeguarding in schools, sits under the Community Learning and Safeguarding Manager and you will work closely with our inclusion leads who cover elective home education, children missing in education, gypsy traveller education, asylum seeker and international new arrivals, child licensing and home tuition.
The successful candidate, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to relate professionally and confidently to children, school staff and parents. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, organised and has excellent ICT skills and who can work independently.
You will be delivering training to a range of professionals around the borough, so organisation is key! You will be required to challenge professionals on all levels with regards to educational safeguarding processes.
If you feel you can use your experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
Your main base will be: 3 Knowsley Place, Duke Street, Bury, BL9 0EJ, however the position has agile working arrangements.
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
Employee Benefits include:
Innovative training and development opportunities.
Supportive integrated teams and a friendly working environment.
Professional supervision to a high standard.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
A range of attractive work/life balance policies.
25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years), plus an additional day of leave over the Christmas period and the option to buy an additional 10 days on top of that.
Employee discount scheme which provides discounts with local business within the borough as well as a cycle to work scheme and car lease scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme, to support you through difficult times, with things like free counselling, financial or legal advice.
It all adds up to an exciting package.
Further information
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and. and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Janet Lloyd on 0161 253 5967.
Interviews will be held on : TBC
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£36.65k per annum
