Salary: £44,428 to £45,441 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Workbase: Cumbria House, Carlisle
Contract: This is a full-time, permanent post.
This is an exciting time to join Cumberland Council and as part of Education, SEND and Inclusion, the Learning Improvement Service (LIS) aims to:
"Champion excellence for every child and young person in Cumberland"
We are looking to recruit an experienced, innovative and adaptable Education Safeguarding Adviser to join our Learning Improvement Service Team.
The successful applicant will:
If successful, you will have the opportunity to make a contribution to the local team of a self-improving education system for the benefit of all children and young people in Cumberland.
The role will include the opportunity to work with multi-agency partners within the designated area to identify and support schools to improve outcomes for children and families.
DBS
Conducting Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks is integral to our commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for our staff and the communities we serve. These checks play a crucial role in safeguarding, ensuring that individuals with appropriate qualifications and character are entrusted with roles where they may have access to children and vulnerable people. By prioritising DBS checks, we uphold the highest standards of integrity, reinforcing our dedication to the well-being and trust of those we engage with.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
What we can offer you
Cumberland Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 31st October 2024
Interview date: 7th November 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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