Housing Services Safeguarding Co-ordinator
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/12/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/01/2022 23:59
Employment Location:
Blyth Civic Centre
Further Information
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of people in Northumberland, if you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.
Who is NCC?
World renowned as a visitor destination, Northumberland is also the ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. What better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than to sample it on an everyday basis?
Our Vision is: “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, and in which you can access the things you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Housing Services for the position as a Safeguarding Coordinator, based within the Strategic Housing Team but supporting all aspects of the Housing Service. The post is a 2-year fixed term contract and is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Main duties of the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the service delivery of, and development of, Adult and Children’s safeguarding priorities within Housing Services, comprising Strategic Housing, Housing Operations and Housing Capital Teams. You will be required to lead on the development, implementation and review of safeguarding policies and procedures across Housing Services, to include providing timely updates and reports to the Northumberland Safeguarding Adult’s Board (SAB), the Northumberland Strategic Safeguarding Partnership (NSSP), and the Domestic Abuse Strategic Board. You will be the named lead for Adult and Children’s safeguarding across Housing Services including representing the service at relevant boards and groups and you will provide operational support and professional leadership for all Housing staff carrying out statutory requirements.
We are offering:
- A starting salary of £37,890 with increments applied annually
- 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
For further details please contact:
Julie Stewart, Strategic Housing Manager
Email address: julie.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone number: 01670 623076
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please click here.
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, your application process will be directed to our Taleo system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Taleo, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘hr-empty@invalidemail.com’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.