Practice Manager | Children's Services Support Hub (CSSH) / Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

| Salary £47,665,-£53,051, Per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week |

Practice Manager - Children's Services Support Hub (CSSH) / Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Location: Lancashire House, Accrington (Hybrid Working)

Lancashire County Council is proud to serve over 1.2 million residents as one of the largest local authorities in the country. Our Children's Services are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families through high-quality practice, strong leadership and a supportive working environment.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Manager to join our Children's Services Support Hub (CSSH) / Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting practitioners to deliver effective, child-centred services.

Why Join Lancashire Children's Services?

At Lancashire, we recognise that outstanding outcomes for children are achieved when practitioners are supported to thrive. We are proud of our reflective, learning-focused culture where staff wellbeing, professional development and high-quality supervision are at the heart of what we do.

As a Practice Manager, you will benefit from:

- A comprehensive induction programme for all new starters.
- Access to the Leadership Academy and a wide range of management and leadership development opportunities.
- Ongoing learning and development supported by the latest research and best practice.
- Excellent career progression opportunities within one of the largest Children's Services authorities in the country.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with the equipment needed to work effectively from home.
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing and positive team cultures.
- Opportunities to contribute to practitioner forums, service development initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Working Arrangements

This role is based at Lancashire House, Accrington , with a hybrid working pattern of:

- 3 days per week in the office
- 2 days per week working from home

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Hannah Wiggin
Children's Services Support Hub / Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Team Manager [email protected]

Application Information

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Applications may not be shortlisted without sufficient supporting evidence.

Important Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Employee Benefits

In return, Lancashire County Council offers a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme membership, and access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives. Full details can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of applications be received.

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