AddressThis is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Multi-Agency Forum Coordinator
- Job Location: Edinburgh House
- Salary: £34,834 - £38,223 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 14/02/2024
- Job Requisition Number: 7879
- This post is open to job share
About The Team & Role
The Multi-agency Forum Co-ordinator (MAFCo) will join the existing Multi-Agency Support Service who’s role it is to support the development and delivery of Gloucestershire's Education facing form's that aim to identify and reduce educational barriers through a collaborative and systemic approach. The new position has been made available as part of Gloucestershire County Councils commitment to ensure children and young people across the county are supported to access appropriate education provision. The new role will support existing MAFCo's to deliver against it's multi-agency priorities outlines in the Inclusion and SEND strategies (2222-2025).
As a Multi-Agency Forum Co-ordinator you’ll work with Schools and Early Intervention partners including health colleagues, and the voluntary sector, playing an instrumental role in identifying and meeting needs and then tracking outcomes for young people accessing forum support. The role will include supporting the Team Around the Locality Cluster, Intervention Circle, Multi-Agency Navigation Hub and arranging Alternative Education Provision.
About You
The successful applicant will have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a broad selection of stakeholders across organisational boundaries. An organised and methodical approach to tasks will be imperative but must be complimented in equal measure with an ability to think outside of the box when creative solutions are needed to achieve the best outcomes for Children/ Young People and Families.
About Us
Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for
employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact James Saunders by email at james.saunders@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Closing date 14/02/2024
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 19th or 26th Feb 2024
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Multi-Agency Forum Coordinator Job Profile
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
