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The City of York Council is excited to offer an opportunity to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) as the Education Lead. The MASH is a multi‑agency team made up of representatives from a range of services, including Social Care, Early Help, Police, and Health Professionals, acting as a single point of contact for all concerns about children. This partnership approach ensures that children, young people and families receive the right level of support as quickly as possible.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Education Lead to join our MASH and ensure educational expertise and representation is consistently included in discussions, decision‑making, and interventions. The successful candidate will be part of a team of multi‑agency professionals – social workers, Early Help Practitioners, Police officers and health representatives – all committed to offering the best possible support to children and families.
Responsibilities
* Liaise closely with schools, colleges and other education providers, offering advice and support tailored to the needs of the service and aligned with the city’s Early Help strategy.
* Assist in decision‑making on contacts received by MASH by seeking out and sharing relevant information to aid decision‑making.
* Contribute to discussions and provide feedback to education settings.
* Act as the lead practitioner for Early Help assessments.
* Support the development and embedding of new ways of working as part of the families‑first reforms.
* Manage risk in partnership with other agencies and with families and their networks to find the right support at the right time.
Qualifications
* Relevant experience in both education and safeguarding.
* Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across education settings, the local authority and the voluntary sector.
* Strong communication skills and proficiency in ICT.
* Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and make complex, risk‑based decisions.
* Experience working within a multi‑agency context and managing risk with partner agencies.
Important Information
If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this position as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.
This role is suitable as a job‑share opportunity.
As this role is public‑facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, speaking English at CEFR level C2.
Hybrid working arrangements are available and will be determined based on the role’s requirements and in collaboration with you.
City of York Council requires a successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Council offers a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities, and continuous learning and development. Additional discounts, rewards and savings are also available.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Dan Bodey at dan.bodey@york.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 30 November at 12 midnight
Interview dates: 11 and 12 December 2025
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