LSCP Development Officer

Lewisham Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a team player to support the Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership. The role includes coordinating projects, facilitating meetings, and ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and the ability to analyze complex data. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working and generous benefits including a local government pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Subsidised gym memberships

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Strong organisational abilities and effective communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislation is required.
• Experience in coordinating multi-agency meetings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of the Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership.
• Facilitate and coordinate projects with sub-group Chairs.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and guidance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Job description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Here in Lewisham, we believe that all children regardless of their background and circumstances should have a happy and fulfilled childhood and be able to fulfil their highest potential. The Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership aims to ensure that all professionals work with our community and together to keep children and young people safe, we hold one another to account and ensure that safeguarding remains a priority.

Would you like to have an important role in this Partnership? Would you like to make a difference to children’s lives?

You will need to have strong organisational skills, good written and verbal skills. You will be able to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met. You will also need a good knowledge of safeguarding policies and practice and an understanding of the agencies who work together to safeguard children.

What’s the role?

This role involves supporting the work of the Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership including its Executive Partnership meetings and sub – groups, supporting the effective operation of meetings and working groups.

Ensuring that the multi – agency arrangements are effective and take full account of current legislation and guidance and National and local learning.

Facilitating and co – ordinating projects in conjunction with sub – group Chairs to deliver the strategic priorities of the LSCP.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including :

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a highly professional team player and problem solver.

We require someone who can work collaboratively with people at different levels in organisations, who has energy and ambition to improve outcomes for children and young people.

You will be able to work with complex data, absorb and analyse information to support action planning and practice development

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check