Knowsley Safeguarding Children Board [KSCB]
Training Officer
Permanent
Pay Band M / SCP 40-41
£34,746 - £35,662
Job reference: CVP 425
Contents
1.Letter from the Human Resources Manager
2.The council’s vision and objectives
3.Job description
4.Person specification
5.Conditions of service
6.Pension contribution rates
7. Information on exempted posts
8.Equality and diversity sub groups
Dear Applicant
Post of Knowsley Safeguarding Children Board [KSCB] Training Officer
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act which means you must provide details of any convictions (including those which are ‘spent’), in addition to any cautions and bindovers orders that you have received in the last 12 months.
Thank you for your enquiry about the post at Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council.
Please find enclosed further details about the post and an application form for you to complete and return by Friday, 30 January 2015. You can find out more about Knowsley Councilfrom our website at
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 9 Februaru 2015. If you have not heard by then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you would like receipt of your application to be acknowledged, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your completed form.
The council places great importance on maintaining high levels of attendance at work and all Directorates operate under well-established guidelines to monitor and control absence. If you are successful at interview, the council willbe seeking references and your present or last employer will also be asked to give details of your sickness and attendance record over the last three years.
If you require any assistance during the selection process due to a disability, please contact us as soon as possible on telephone number 0151 443 3434. For example you may need a sign language interpreter, require an accessible interview room, or need help completing a written application (taped applications may be submitted by prior agreement).
Please note that the Council will disqualify any applicant who directly or indirectly seeks or canvasses the support of any Councillor for any appointment with the Council.
You should email your application to:
I look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in this post.
Yours sincerely
Jaci Dick
Jaci Dick
Human Resources Manager
Our shared vision - to make Knowsley: The Borough of Choice
“We want Knowsley to have a sustainable and diverse population with successful townships that provide a sense of place and community.”
Our Council Values
CORE VALUES:Act with integrity / Being accountable / Openness and transparency / Respect for people
Demonstrates honesty, reliability and trustworthiness
Does the ‘right’ thing
Demonstrates consistency
Acts according to a consistent set of morals, values and principles at all times / Acknowledges and assumes responsibility for actions and decisions
Takes ownership and responsibility for resulting consequences and does not seek to apportion blame on others / Makes decisions in an open and transparent manner
Shares information whenever possible
Explains when information can’t be shared
Is open to new ideas and new ways of working / Champions equality and diversity with all people at all levels
Treats people in the way they would like to be treated
Values people and their contributions
Shows consideration for others through thought and action
Job description
Job title / Knowsley Safeguarding Children Board [KSCB] Training Officer
Grade / Pay Band M / SCP 40-41 / £34,746 - £35.662
Accountable to / Independent Chair KSCB and Business Manager KSCB
Date reviewed
Purpose of the job
To support delivery of outcomes as identified by the Knowsley Safeguarding Children Board (KSCB) within the KSCB Business Plan and KSCB Training and development Sub Group Work Plan
Duties and responsibilities
The post is central to the delivery of national and local objectives with regard to safeguarding children and young people and will actively promote partnership working across the various agencies.
The KSCB Training Officer will work closely with the KSCB Chair, KSCB Business Manager and KSCB Training and Development Sub Group Chair to; plan, develop, coordinate, deliver, commission, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding training and activity within the Knowsley Safeguarding Children Board (KCSB) partnership area.
The KSCB Training Officer is expected to consult with and champion the rights of children and young people and ensure that a culture of listening and participation is developed across services and is responsible for promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of their work and for ensuring that safeguarding training activity delivered on behalf of the Knowsley Safeguarding Children Board is responsive to the needs of all children and families.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. To work within and promote a multi-agency performance management approach to the work of the KSCB.
2. Contribute to the creation of a learning and outcome-focused environment of continuous improvement.
3. Undertake strategic tasks allocated by the KSCB Chair, KSCB Business Manager and KSCB Training and development Sub Group Chair.
Specific Duties
1. To undertake all duties consistent with development of a performance management culture within the Knowsley Safeguarding Children Board.
2. To advise and support the Chair of the KSCB, KSCB Business Manager and KSCB Training and development Sub Group Chair and KSCB Training and development Sub Group in response to local, regional and national safeguarding agendas and service development matters.
3. To develop, maintain and coordinate the work of the KSCB multi-agency training pool.
4. To develop, coordinate, deliver, commission, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding training and Training and development activity within the Knowsley Safeguarding Children’s Board (KCSB) partnership area.
5. To assist and support the Chair of the KSCB Training and development Sub Group to commission, procure and develop appropriate training in order to deliver the key priorities contained within the KSCB Business Plan and KSCB Training Sub Group Work Plan.
6. To progress implementation of the KSCB Training and development Sub Group Work Plan monitoring delivery of outcomes and the impact of Training and development activity on the effectiveness of services.
7. To monitor and report upon Training and development Group budget and expenditure to the Chair of the KSCB Training and development Sub Group Chair and KSCB Chair.
8. To raise awareness of the work of KSCB, including multi-agency safeguarding training delivered on behalf of the KSCB and other events arising from the KSCB Training and development Group Work Plan and KSCB Business Plan.
9. To advise and provide support for multi-agency service managers in progression of safeguarding training and learning and development initiatives across the KSCB partnership area.
10. To maintain links with professional support networks so that awareness of regional and national safeguarding matters is maintained and good practice is shared.
11. To work collaboratively with regional partners to ensure KSCB is fully engaged with and supportive of key safeguarding work and initiatives.
Health and safety
- To ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are carried out taking into account employees capabilities To use equipment as instructed and trained
- To inform management of any health and safety issues which could place individuals in danger
Data Protection and Information Security
- Implement and act in accordance with the Information Security Acceptable Use policy and Data Protection Policy,
- Protect the council’s information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference,
- Report actual or potential security incidents.
Person specification
Post title / Knowsley Safeguarding Children Board [KSCB] Training Officer / Grade / Pay Band M / SCP 40-41 / £34,746 - £35.662
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act – applicants must disclose all criminal convictions including those which are ‘spent’, in addition to any cautions and bindover orders received in the last 12 months
Note to Applicant: Whilst all points on the person specification are important and should be met, those marked with a * are the key requirements. Applicants should pay particular attention to these points and provide evidence of meeting them in applications.
Criteria /Essential requirements
/ * M.O.ASkills, knowledge, experience etc
1 / Extensive practice experience in Social Care/ Health/ Education / Community Safety environment* / A
2 / A proven track record of developing and delivering training to diverse groups in the areas of social care, health, education or the voluntary sector.* / A/I
3 / Experience of safeguarding and matters related to the protection of children and the work of social care / A/I
4 / Work within multi-agency / partnership environments* / A/I
5 / Commissioning of training from and working with external and independent training providers* / A/I
6 / Experience of leading, facilitating and commissioning work in the areas of Safeguarding, Neglect and Child Sexual Exploitation / A/I
7 / Experience of managing / coordinating staff to deliver service objectives / A/I
8 / Ability to develop, manage, monitor, deliver and evaluate training in response to strategic and service objectives, requirements and targets within agreed timescales* / A/I
9 / Extensive knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, procedures, processes and policies in relation to children and young people* / A/I
10 / Ability to work with a range of diverse agencies and professionals at all levels* / A/I
11 / Ability to enthuse and motivate a wide variety of staff for effective learning / A/I
12 / Ability to develop bespoke training in response to national & local agendas as well requirements of commissioning clients / A/I
13 / Ability to assimilate, synthesise, consider and use information to prepare clear and accurate reports* / A/I
14 / Excellent presentational skills* / A/I/P
15 / Experience of monitoring and managing expenditure against allocated budget / A/I
16 / Ability to use information and communication technologies to support all aspects of work* / A/I
17 / A clear vision of the contribution that training can make to the development of outstanding services for children and young people* / A/I
18 / An understanding of how, and a commitment to, embedding the voice of the child is best able to be incorporated into learning and improvement for effective service development / A/I
Qualifications
19 / Relevant professional qualification (Social Care, Education, Health)* / A/I20 / Relevant qualification to facilitate delivery of training or learning* / A/I
Commitment
21 / An understanding of, and a personal commitment to, the vision and values of Knowsley Borough Council.* / A/I
22 / A commitment to the achievement of excellent services for children and young people* / A/I
23 / A commitment to equalities* / A/I
24 / On-going professional development / A/I
Health and safety
25 / Ability to use equipment as instructed and trained
Ability to inform management of any health and safety issues which could place individuals in danger / I
Personal attributes and circumstances
26 / This post is subject to disclosure / A/I
27 / Excellent attendance at work record / A/I
28 / A satisfactory sickness record over the previous two years (subject to the need to act with consistency and fairness and to pay particular attention to equality of opportunity issues such as sickness related to a disability and/or pregnancy).* / A/I
*Method of assessment (*M.O.A)
A = Application formC = CertificateE = ExerciseI = Interview
P = PresentationT = TestAC = Assessment centre
Date / Approved by authorised manager / DesignationWhere the post involves working with children, in addition to a candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including:
- Motivation to work with children and young people
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
- Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
- Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
We have a positive attitude to the employment of disabled people and guarantee an interview to those who meet all the necessary criteria of the person specification.
Conditions of service
Post / Knowsley Safeguarding Children Board (KSCB) Training OfficerEmployment status / Permanent
Grade / Pay Band M / SCP 40-41
General / The conditions in the National Joint Council for Local Authority Services (Green Book) will apply.
Hours of work / 36 hours per week
Salary / £34,746 to £35,662
Basic annual leave / 194.4 hours per annum
Medical / The successful applicant will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and may also be required to undergo a medical examination.
Training / The Council is a recognised ‘Investor in People’ and encourages training and development for all employees.
Pension / You will automatically be entered into the Local Government Pension Scheme and will pay the relevant contributions with immediate effect. If, however, you wish to opt out of the scheme, you may do so by downloading an ‘opt out’ form from or by contacting Merseyside Pension Fund on telephone number 0151 242 1397. If you opt out of the scheme, you will be automatically enrolled back into the scheme after 12 months if you meet the automatic enrolment criteria.
Childcare vouchers / The Council is in partnership with a childcare voucher provider which offers employees a salary sacrifice scheme. Further details are available from Human Resources Division.
Car status / Casual
Disclosure
/ The post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check. You must ensure that you complete Section 8 of the application form. If you fail to do so your application will not be considered. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from being appointed to the post.Pension contribution rates
The table below sets out the contribution bands which will be effective from 1 April 2013. These are based on the pay bands for 2014/15, with the result rounded down to the nearest £100.
Pay Bands from 1 April 2014Earnings Band Range / Contribution rate
1 / £0 / to / £13,500 / 5.5%
2 / £13,501 / to / £21,000 / 5.8%
3 / £21,001 / to / £34,000 / 6.5%
4 / £34,001 / to / £43,000 / 6.8%
5 / £43,001 / to / £60,000 / 8.5%
6 / £60,001 / to / £85,000 / 9.9%
7 / £85,001 / to / £100,000 / 10.5%
8 / £100,001 / to / £150,000 / 11.4%
9 / More than £150,000 / 12.5%
The pay ranges in the Contribution rate column of the tableis increased on the 1st of April each year by applying the rate of pension increase applied to public sector pensions on the 1st of April that year and rounded down to the nearest £100.
If an active member has a permanent material change to his or her terms and conditions of employment which affects his or her pensionable pay, the employer may determine a different contribution rate to reflect that new annual pensionable pay. This can be either an increase or a decrease.
Exempted posts – Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome applications from diverse candidates.
Certain posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check due to the nature of the work being undertaken. All candidates who are successful at interview for one of these posts will be asked to complete an application form for a ‘disclosure’ check by the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Whilst the council supports the rehabilitation of ex-offenders, it is obliged in the recruitment of all employees to use an Exemption Order of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 in order to ensure safe recruitment to posts where working with children, vulnerable adults or other positions of trust are involved. If you apply for a post that is subject to a disclosure, you will be advised in the recruitment job pack.
Having a conviction or a record of some type of unacceptable behaviour would not necessarily bar you from being appointed to the post as any decision to employ will be considered on the individual circumstances of each case.
If you are in doubt about what you should declare, you can ask advice from a member of the Human Resources Division 0151 443 3434.
Further information about the Disclosure & Barring Service, including how information is assessed in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 can be found on their website:
Safeguarding
Where the post involves working with children, in addition to a candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including:
- Motivation to work with children and young people
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
- Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
- Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
Equality and Diversity sub groups
Knowsley Council has six established sub groups to support the equality and diversity agenda, details below.
The groups are supported by the Community Cohesion Manager, Paul Peng who can be contacted on 443 3073.
Knowsley Black and Minority Workers’ Group (KBMWG)
The group's vision is to 'promote respect and value diverse cultures within Knowsley', and they are committed to challenging all forms of discrimination, racial harassment and bullying to promote race equality in employment and in the delivery of services. Through development days, members of the KBMWG have established and discussed terms of reference and decided on ways to be involved with the council corporately.
Disability workers' group
This group meet to discuss issues surrounding disability within Knowsley. The council recognises that people are disabled by society and not their impairment.
The group advises on all policy and procedure. They also provide a networking opportunity across the groups to discuss common issues and link with similar employee forums in other local authorities.
Knowsley Carers Forum
The group provides drop-in sessions for people who are carers. More and more of our workforce are juggling work and caring for someone they love. This can be a difficult time. The group aims to offer information and support.