Job Description

Application closing date
01/06/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
PO1-PO4. 37,035 to 39,503 per annum
Package
37 hours per week, fixed term for 18 months
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref:

CC403

Please note

: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.



There are exciting things happening in Calderdale. We are passionate about driving improvements for children, young people and families and are delighted to be recruiting for the role of Risk Outside the Home Senior Officer.



In this role you will co-ordinate the development, implementation and continuous improvement of our approach to harm outside of the home, exploitation, contextual and transitional safeguarding practice across partners working with young people.




You will use your expertise to provide support, advice, guidance and oversight for young people who are at risk of harms which might be on the street, online, through peer networks, or from previous trauma.




This is a varied role where no two days are the same; you might be providing consults, auditing cases and data, chairing meetings, developing relationships with other agencies and partners, as well as coordinating the response to children and young people who are deemed to be at the highest risk of harm outside the home.

We are keen to hear from individuals with the following:

Significant knowledge and understanding of harm outside the home A relevant social work qualification is desirable Evidence of working with partner agencies and chairing multi agency meetings

You'll be joining an ambitious partnership, which has an empowering culture. You'll also be coming to a place on the precipice of significant transformation that will change lives for generations to come.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, then please contact

Julia.caldwell@Calderdale.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 1st June 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 30th June 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.



As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.



On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.



Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.



We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.