Sefton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board

Partnership and Engagement Officer

Grade H SCP 26 - 30, £37,280 - £40,777, permanent, 36 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Business Unit that supports Sefton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board to deliver its statutory, strategic and assurance functions.

Working to the Safeguarding Board’s Business Manager the appointed individual will be key within the driving force behind planning, communicating and co-ordinating the partnership working.  You will work with Partners to ensure all are fully engaged in setting out and delivering on the Partnership’s key priority objectives and in the design and production of the three-year Strategic Plan and the Annual Business Plan.

The post holder will possess excellent communication skills, with a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.  Your contribution to progression of the Partnership will be central in co-ordination of Subgroup activities to achieve positive outcomes in the promotion of preventative safeguarding and of supportive interventions where required.

The successful candidate will work with Sefton communities, statutory, public and voluntary sectors across the Borough to enhance service improvement and co-production. The appointee will participate in development of a partnership data collection system to support understanding of adult safeguarding activity and inform key objectives. They will have a broad understanding and a strong interest in all safeguarding matters and will work to cascade learning, in a variety of formats to meet the needs of staff, volunteers and communities alike.

The post offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, regular supervision and flexible working policy.  Strong training opportunities are provided by Sefton Council aimed at promoting continuous professional development.

Interviews in person early December at Magdalen House 30 Trinity Road Bootle L20 3NJ.  

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.