Baby, Youth and Parent Co production and Participation Lead

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

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North West Multi Agency Safeguarding Learning and Support Hub
Baby, Youth and Parent Co production and Participation Lead
MB3 (£49,764 - £56,361)
37 hours, Full-Time
12-month secondment opportunity or temporary contract
*where current pay is higher secondment basis will be on the existing terms and conditions of the secondee, subject to agreement by both employers)
Area: North West England Region- hosted by Stockport Council

Application Deadline: 1 May 2025 11:59pm
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: 2 May 2025
Interview Date: 9 May 2025
Interview Type: In person/virtual

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 Childrens Services and multi-agency partners. The RIPP has three workstreams: Partnerships, Workforce and Sufficiency. Each workstream is led by a Director of Childrens 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 Wests 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 a Champion and leader for Participation and Co-Production

Are you ready to be a key role within the North West Multi Agency Safeguarding Learning and Support Hub? lead a transformational programme that amplifies the voices of babies, children, young people, and families? 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 participation and co-production across 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

• Establish and lead a North West network of participation and co-production leads, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Support MASAs to embed the voices of children and families in all aspects of their work, including quality assurance and practice reviews.
• Develop and train child and parental scrutineers to influence regional governance and decision-making processes.
• Create a North West child and parent forum to support and guide the NW Multi Agency Safeguarding Learning and Support Hub.
• Lead regional change programmes, managing risks, monitoring progress, and reporting on outcomes to ensure the success of this ground-breaking pilot.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive senior-level experience in participation, co-production, and multi-agency working.
• Deep understanding of Working Together 2023, the National Framework for Children’s Social Care, and safeguarding practices.
• A proven ability to deliver impactful projects, quality reports, and innovative solutions.
• Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to lead diverse stakeholders and manage complex programmes.
• A passion for equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) and a commitment to championing these principles in systems and practice.

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 jobit’s a chance to leave a lasting legacy in 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 ensure you upload a CV and cover letter.

If you would like to discuss the role, please don’t hesitate to contact the Programme Director-Emma Ford [emailprotected]

Click here to find out more about the Employee Benefits you will receive when you join our team!

This post is also open as 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.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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