Business Manager (Safeguarding Children Partnership)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
28/10/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/11/2022 17:08
Salary:
Grade L. £41,591 - £44,624
Job Category:
Admin/Secretarial/Customer Services
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Further Information
We are currently looking for a Business Manager – Safeguarding Children Partnership to manage and lead on the strategic development of the Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnership (GSCP), a statutory multi-agency body made up of senior managers from a range of agencies responsible for co-ordinating local safeguarding arrangements and monitoring the effectiveness of work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
At Gateshead our vision is that all children and families, regardless of their background, are at the heart of everything we do – ensuring all children can thrive and meet their full potential.
We are looking for someone who is committed to best outcomes for children and young people who has excellent communication skills both orally and in writing. You will work well under pressure and be able to view change positively and encourage a positive attitude in others.
You may be required to attend meetings at offices both within and beyond the Councils boundaries to meet the responsibilities of the post and occasional meetings and events outside of office hours in the evenings or at weekends.
As an employee of Gateshead Council, you will benefit from:
Great transport links with the use of reliable and frequent public transport and have access to a discounted Annual Pass. You will also have use of Co-wheel pool cars and access to the Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
A generous annual leave package of 27 days (2 of which are fixed), increasing to 29 days (plus 2 fixed) following 5 years’ service. You will also have the opportunity to purchase up to 10 days extra leave via our Annual Leave Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Access to the flexi scheme which will allow you to work a 9 day fortnight
Being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Eligibility to access a range of other staff offers and discounts such as:
Reduced rate membership for GO Gateshead Leisure Services
Health Shield which provides a wide range of innovative products that help to improve long-term health and wellbeing via a health care plan.
O2 open discount scheme
Virgin Media partner discount scheme
Dell Advantage discount programme
Hybrid working – both working from the office base and home working
During the selection process candidates will be assessed against the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
For an informal discussion, please contact Paige Thomason on (0191) 433 3405.
If successful, you will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.