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Safeguarding & Education Welfare Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Mehefin 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,296 i £33,024 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Gorffennaf 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Lincolnshire, East Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 22098 |
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Do you have a passion for safeguarding? This is an exciting opportunity to join the LCC Safeguarding in Schools Team supporting education settings across Lincolnshire with safeguarding and child protection advice, guidance and training.
Our Safeguarding in Schools Team sits within the Inclusion and Attendance Education Support service which consists of an inclusive team who are responsible for supporting the local authority to fulfil its statutory duties with respect to school attendance, part-time employment of children of compulsory school age, children in entertainment, children missing education, elective home educated children and safeguarding in schools.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be involved specifically with supporting education settings across the county, working within our safeguarding in schools service area and will be involved with the following areas of work;
Updating the local authority's safeguarding policy, training package and audit
Seeking annual safeguarding audit assurances from education settings including moderation
Helping to plan and deliver safeguarding events
Advice and guidance for schools for safeguarding queries (not referrals)
Attendance at Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership meetings
Communicating regularly with education settings via safeguarding bulletins and online platforms
Assisting with Ofsted safeguarding complaints
This is part time position working 18.5 hours per week, we can provide flexibility on the days of work.
About You
We are looking for:
A skilled communicator, the role involves much relationship building and dialogue with education settings.
Good time management, we're a busy team, always on the go with tight deadlines.
An understanding of education statutory guidance
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Ruth Fox (Safeguarding & Education Welfare Supervisor) via email ruth.fox@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01522 555210.
Applications Close on 7 July. Interviews will take place on the 16th July in Sleaford.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our Safeguarding in Schools Team sits within the Inclusion and Attendance Education Support service which consists of an inclusive team who are responsible for supporting the local authority to fulfil its statutory duties with respect to school attendance, part-time employment of children of compulsory school age, children in entertainment, children missing education, elective home educated children and safeguarding in schools.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be involved specifically with supporting education settings across the county, working within our safeguarding in schools service area and will be involved with the following areas of work;
Updating the local authority's safeguarding policy, training package and audit
Seeking annual safeguarding audit assurances from education settings including moderation
Helping to plan and deliver safeguarding events
Advice and guidance for schools for safeguarding queries (not referrals)
Attendance at Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership meetings
Communicating regularly with education settings via safeguarding bulletins and online platforms
Assisting with Ofsted safeguarding complaints
This is part time position working 18.5 hours per week, we can provide flexibility on the days of work.
About You
We are looking for:
A skilled communicator, the role involves much relationship building and dialogue with education settings.
Good time management, we're a busy team, always on the go with tight deadlines.
An understanding of education statutory guidance
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Ruth Fox (Safeguarding & Education Welfare Supervisor) via email ruth.fox@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01522 555210.
Applications Close on 7 July. Interviews will take place on the 16th July in Sleaford.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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