Participation Officer
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,183 - £24,491 |
| Location: | Swann House |
| Job Type: | Full Time, Permanent |
| Category: | City Council (External Vacancy) |
| Closing Date: | 09/02/2021 |
| Reference: | 0000011394 |
Description
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
Grade: Level 6
Hours: 37 hours per week
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic and
enthusiastic individual to join our Safeguarding Service to champion the voice
of our Looked After children here in Stoke on Trent.
If you are enthusiastic and
dedicated to good outcomes for young people then we would like to hear from
you. This role is key in ensuring the voice of our Looked after children and
young people is heard and listened to at all levels within the Council. You
will need to have good organisational and listening skills and have a
commitment to good outcomes for children and young people.
This role will be responsible for
facilitating and coordinating our Children in care council as well as
championing the voice of the child throughout the organisation, looking at innovative
and new ways to engage young people so that they can fully contribute to
improving our service and being part of our journey.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact
francine.salem@stoke.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).
Please note that if an employee who is
currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this
vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will
be advised accordingly.
To Apply
Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 234343.
In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions:
- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?