Multi Agency Child Protection Team Education Lead
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Location
Luton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
12/23/2024
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About The Job
Salary: £48,710 - £51,802 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2025
This position is available as a secondment opportunity until 31st March 2025. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.
Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.
The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.
Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about safeguarding and championing the welfare of children and young people. Do you have the expertise and leadership skills to drive change in the education sector? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) as the Education Lead.
Education
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and child protection within a multi-agency framework. As the Education Lead, you will:
We are looking for someone who has:
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
Salary: £48,710 - £51,802 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2025
This position is available as a secondment opportunity until 31st March 2025. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.
Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.
The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.
Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about safeguarding and championing the welfare of children and young people. Do you have the expertise and leadership skills to drive change in the education sector? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) as the Education Lead.
Education
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and child protection within a multi-agency framework. As the Education Lead, you will:
- Act as a recognised expert in safeguarding and child protection.
- Collaborate with Children, Families & Education, Police, and Health partners to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
- Champion the role of education as a key safeguarding partner in child protection efforts.
- Engage and represent the education sector in the Pathfinder programme, ensuring its voice is heard and progress is communicated effectively.
- Lead on investigations and decision-making in cases of significant harm.
- Drive the rollout of the Families First for Children Pathfinder reforms across educational environments.
- Offer professional educational advice and ensure standards of practice set by the Department for Education are upheld.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Extensive safeguarding expertise, with significant experience working with children and families in education, focusing on wellbeing and child protection.
- Proven ability to make critical decisions in complex child protection cases and ensure statutory responsibilities are met.
- Strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to building partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
- Demonstrable ability to audit and review schools’ safeguarding systems, ensuring compliance and resolving issues effectively.
- In-depth knowledge of multi-agency safeguarding, including key legislation and guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), and Section 175 of the Education Act (2002).
- The capability to act swiftly under pressure and manage tight deadlines in high-stakes situations.
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
Advertise with us.
Please contact: hello@huntukvisasponsors.com
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