Part time Family Connect Safeguarding Co-ordinator 14.8Hrs per week - Permanent Salary £29,064 - £31,022 Pro Rata (Scale 5) Do you aspire to work for an ‘Outstanding’ Local Authority? Our family are usually the people closest to us, those we care most about. Family life is not just about legal ties – it goes far deeper than that. It concerns our most important biological, social and emotional relationships. We hold the value that children and young people are best cared for by their birth families and extended networks, and this underpins our ‘family first’ ethos. Where this cannot be achieved, we seek to ensure that children and young people’s relationships are maintained in line with their best interests. Birth parents and extended networks are included within the decision-making processes and we provide alternative care which is nurturing and which fosters a sense of belonging. There has never been a more exciting time to join our service: alongside making a difference to the lives of individuals and families, we have adopted exciting new strengths-based approaches and are passionate about delivering continuous service improvement. The Family Connect Safeguarding Coordinator within Family Connect will provide all stake holders with timely information, advice, guidance to provide an effective and positive response to referrals and enquiries on children social care matters. The work is challenging, and involves undertaking a range of enquiries by way of telephone calls and electronic correspondence. Here at Telford and Wrekin Council, we have been judged to be outstanding overall in terms of effectiveness (the only Authority in the West Midlands with this judgement) for the second time! Here’s just some of the great things Ofsted had to say when they visited us in April 2024: Children and families in Telford and Wrekin continue to experience exceptional social work practice when they are in care and as care leavers. Participation is a real strength and children’s and families’ involvement is threaded throughout service developments. Social workers know their children well and have developed effective relationships with parents. The virtual school is a significant strength in Telford and Wrekin. Care leavers benefit from an extremely comprehensive and generous local offer. Corporate parenting is a strength in Telford and Wrekin. The stability of the experienced workforce creates the perfect environment to benefit children and care leavers. As a result, social workers maintain relationships with children who know them over many years, which contributes to children’s feeling of belonging. Staff enjoy working in an environment where senior leaders are visible, and they feel valued. There has never been a more exciting time to join our service after the recent publication of our Ofsted Inspection! If you think you can meet the challenge and would like to find out more about this role, Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification. Please contact Ricki Thiara or Wendy Brooks 01952 385385 or email ricki.thiara@telford.gov.uk or wendy.brooks@telford.gov.uk if you have any queries Please note employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position. Only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered. We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters. A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV. What we offer: We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy. Flexible working & career progression Local Government Pension Scheme Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks Free parking & confidential wellbeing support Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments Private lettings are available from ‘Nuplace’ who give priority to social work professionals Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits. ️ Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups. Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas Attached documents Job Description