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Role Purpose
This is a part time role for 15 hours per week, and is a one year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension, subject to confirmation of future funding.
Ensuring that survivors of Domestic Abuse and their families receive the support they need is a fundamental priority for BCP Council and the BCP Community Safety Partnership. As the MARAC chair you will ensure that the meeting provides a high level of quality assurance in respect of the formulation and implementation of outcome focussed safety plans for the victim, perpetrator, child/ren and others identified as high risk. Based on referrals and research provided by all agencies you will briefly outline the circumstances and apparent risks for each case. Each agency will present their research and you will facilitate a discussion to establish the full circumstances, risks and control measures. At the end of each case you will ensure that the administrator has recorded the action plan devised during the discussion.
You will be required to work approximately 15 hours each week, including the MARAC meeting each Thursday. This is a flexible role that will require more hours some weeks and less hours others.
Both the MARACs and the MARAC Steering group meeting are still being held as virtual meetings and this is not expected to change in the foreseeable future.
Shortlisting 12th July, interviews 22nd July
For informal discussions please email katie.blake@bcpcouncil.gov.uk Domestic Abuse Strategic Lead, in the first instance, to arrange a time to speak on the phone or via MS Teams.
You should read the full Job Description for this post before making contact.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide effective chairing of the MARAC in accordance with statutory and procedural requirements.
- To ensure effective presentation of the cases at MARAC, and to challenge submissions of cases where appropriate.
- Make an independent judgement about the safety and suitability of MARAC safety plans. This will include ensuring that:
MARAC meetings are centred on problem solving and practical tasking and co-ordination linked to safety planning, that identifies and uses the range of resources available through partner agencies.
The particular and diverse needs of victim, perpetrator, child/ren and others identified as at high risk are met are considered in all aspects of communication, assessment, engagement and planning.
The experiences and views of high-risk victims influence professional assessment and decision making. This will be through effective engagement with the specialist domestic abuse service.
- Ensure the maintenance of accurate and timely electronic records within the agreed MARAC operating protocol and use of the Ecins case management system.
Be required to encourage and facilitate the development and dissemination of knowledge, best practice and skills across agencies.
Maintain the highest standards of conduct and ethics.
Liaise extensively with legal professionals, statutory bodies and senior colleagues to ensure full scale compliance with the relevant statutory framework.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with other services and organisations to facilitate the flow of information, encourage joint working and co-operation, achieve the prompt resolution of complex problems and ensure that, where an input is required from numerous teams, service delivery is properly co-ordinated.
Deliver a service which aligns with and takes account of BCP’s policies and procedures for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
To oversee accurate statistics relating to the services are provided and liaising with the appropriate Agencies regarding any statutory returns required.
Ensure that best use is made of IT systems to support the work of the service and commission changes and enhancements that will reduce avoidable contact, increase efficiency and improve the quality of data and reports.
Represent the BCP MARAC at any relevant local, sub regional and national level for the purpose of exchanging information, improving joint working and promoting good practice.
Maintain professional competence and keep abreast of developments through research and reading, attendance of courses and briefings, and the use of established networks, ensuring all policies and procedures are updated to reflect such changes.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation particularly Child Protection and Safeguarding Procedures. You will be skilled and experienced in working in the fields of DA and safeguarding and be able to demonstrate the abilities to chair complex high risk multi-agency meetings. The successful candidate will be someone who seeks to ensure that all agencies offer the best outcomes for our clients and their families, reducing risk and harm to the best of our abilities. You will be required to attend the SafeLives MARAC Chair training if you have not already completed this.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/jobs-and-apprenticeships
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
