Practice Lead National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum
Practice Lead National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum
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Job Description
The purpose of the Practice Lead role is to ensure that the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum remains up to date with the latest legislative policy and guidance developments in leaving care and stays at the forefront of best practice. The post holder will utilise this knowledge to share information develop products and tools for members and to deliver training consultancy work and events to members in order to achieve our aim of improving outcomes for young people leaving care..
The post holder will:
- Remain at the forefront of best practice and key trends in the leaving care sector.
- Work with the other Practice Lead and the NLCBF Manager to develop the policy and practice focus to support NLCBF members leading on a number of topic areas.
- Support the running of engaging events for NLCBF member local authorities for sharing best practice national updates and for networking.
- Work closely with the Coproduction and Engagement Lead to ensure the voices of care experienced young people are shared throughout the work of NLCBF
- Actively research and develop a network of experts in the leaving care sector fostering and maintaining these relationships so they can contribute towards achieving outcomes for the Forum.
- Actively engage with local authority members and nonmembers to understand their key successes and challenges and develop strong relationships.
- Support the management of the day to day business of the NLCBF and work closely with the NLCBF Manager to ensure this provides value for money for members and makes the best use of resources.
- Provide expertise to NLCBF members relevant Catch22 services and wider Catch22 staff and partners on practice issues and solutions for supporting young people leaving care.
Qualifications :
Please see the Job Description & Person Specification for full details.
Additional Information :
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Darren Bishton NLCBF Practice Lead on or Hannah McCowen NLCBF Manager on
Screening: Enhanced DBS
Location: Homebased with regular national travel
Hours: 22 hours/week
Salary: 45000 (Pro Rata based on a 37 hour working week)
Closing Date: Midday 22nd January
Interviews: Online 3rd February
As part of Catch22s commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant care experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria will receive a guaranteed interview and the offer of a mentors support. This information will not be shared with the hiring manager.
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.
Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them a purpose and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
If you are applying for this role and are care experienced/care leaver Catch22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process. Please contact if you would like to find out more about this support. This information will not be passed to the team recruiting for this position. For more information about the Propel Programme and a guide for candidates who wish to join the programme please see here. You can also watch an animation on the programme here.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Remote
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