Title: Partnership Practice Improvement Lead

Hours: 37.00 Contract: Permanent

Salary: £38,890 - £42,821 per annum

Closing: Monday 3rd May 2021

Interviews: expected to take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 11th May 2021

In this exciting new role, we are seeking an expert communicator, at operational and strategic level, to lead and be an advisor in multiagency safeguarding practice improvement to the Safeguarding Partnerships.

We are looking for applicants that have experience of operational and strategic working with children and adult multi-agency safeguarding including safeguarding case reviews.

In this role, you will be working as key member of the Partnership Team supporting the Children Safeguarding Partnership, Adult Safeguarding Board and Community Safety Partnership.

You will have a passion for delivering multiagency training and will be committed to ensuring the learning from reviews and new safeguarding policy changes will be embedded into practice across the partnerships.

You will also have specific knowledge and working experience of the statutory responsibilities and arrangements around Safeguarding children and hold a relevant degree or professional qualification in health, social care, education, community safety or relevant associated partnership subject.

For further information please contact Steve Berry, Partnership Manager – Stephen.Berry@herefordshire.gov.uk

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity.

All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;

• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and

• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Benefits with Herefordshire Council

Holidays: 25 days per year plus 2 days unpaid at Christmas (pro rata for part time)

Pension: LGS pension scheme

Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

We also offer an employee assistance programme that means you will have access to confidential support and advice if you ever need it.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement, referring to the job description and person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you would like to obtain details regarding feedback on your application please contact Hoople Resourcing at: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk