LSCP Development Officer

Lewisham Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working

Season ticket loan

Bike loan

Staff discounts

Supportive staff networks

Job summary

Lewisham Council is seeking a professional to support the Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership, coordinating Executive Partnership meetings and sub-groups, and ensuring effective multi-agency arrangements in line with current legislation.

The role emphasises strong organisational, written and verbal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a good understanding of safeguarding practices. The position is based at Laurence House with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of safeguarding policies and practice

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership including Executive Partnership meetings and sub-groups.
• Ensure multi-agency arrangements are effective and aligned with current legislation and guidance.
• Facilitate and coordinate projects with sub-group Chairs to deliver the partnership's strategic priorities.

Job description

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. This role is a one year fixed term contract.

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, SE6 4RU, 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 a DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous, and we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Julia Mlambo on [e-mail]

Salary

£50,778 to £52,920 per annum (PO3)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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