Sefton Safeguarding Partnership Team Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

A great opportunity has arisen to join Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) as its manager.

As the ideal candidate you will be an enthusiastic individual with demonstrable experience of effective partnership working and of setting and delivering, clear priorities and standards within a business planning framework.

You will have extensive experience of working within a multi-agency setting and be confident working with officers at all levels on strategic priorities. You will have a key role in developing and implementing the forward work plan for the Partnership, writing and presenting reports and analysing information which will make a difference to the safety and well-being of children at risk across Sefton.

You will be able to influence strategic partners and forge effective relationships across partnerships to develop effective safeguarding arrangements throughout Sefton. You will be expected to liaise closely with the 3 Key Statutory Leads, Independent Scrutineer, Chairs of the Sub-Groups and the Chairs of other Partnership Groups so experience of working at a senior level is necessary.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the safeguarding board meets its statutory duties and will manage the Business Unit directing their work to ensure smooth running of all board activities so experience of managing staff is essential.

You will play an active role in the work of the Board and attend relevant national and regional groups to promote and develop the work of the partnership.

For a further informal discussion, please contact Tracey Overs at

Tracey.overs@sefton.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing Date - Sunday 1st March 2026

Provisional Interview Date - Friday 13th March

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a large numbre of applicants.