• Suffolk County Council – Countywide, office base to be decided - Hybrid
• £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, we're reimagining what local government can achieve. We're a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and making a real difference in our communities. When you join us as a Missing Children / Child Exploitation Coordinator, you'll be part of a team that empowers its people to explore new ideas, create meaningful connections, and shape the future of Suffolk. Ready to reimagine your career and the impact you can make?

Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role and are passionate about working with partners to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people (CYP) in Suffolk?

The Missing Children/ Child Exploitation Coordinator post is based in the Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer Service.

As part of Suffolk’s response to safeguarding children, you will play a key role in working with partners and CYP designated leads to ensure an effective multi-agency response to the prevention, identification and disruption of child exploitation. You will work across Children and Young People Services (CYPS) and the partnership forming a co-ordinated response to children who go missing from home or care and those who are linked to exploitation.

For more information please view Suffolk’s Safeguarding Partnership - Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) page and Suffolk’s Safeguarding Partnership – Missing Children page.

Your role and responsibilities

• you will work in partnership to ensure that agreed actions made in various forums are progressed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people who are linked to exploitation and those who are missing, focussing on the disruption and safeguarding needs of that child
• work with identified personnel to develop systems and processes across CYPS and provide a focal point for Family Support, Social Care, Disabled Children and Young People, Leaving Care and Youth Justice Service so that we are responding to all children who are missing and linked to exploitation
• working in partnership with the Safeguarding Manager, Missing Children/Child Exploitation Co-ordinators and partnership colleagues to strengthen and develop systems for all children missing and linked to exploitation in Suffolk
• coordinating the administration and contributing to Multi Agency Criminal Exploitation (MACE) meetings, Contextual Safeguarding Conferences and other strategic meetings relating to missing children and those linked to exploitation
• work with others to develop administrative responses which enable, scrutiny, monitoring, review and tracking of those children who are missing and linked to exploitation.

We are looking for a confident and competent individual who understands how to work in collaboration with colleagues whilst at the same time offering constructive challenge.

You will need

• to demonstrate a high level of competency in IT packages, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• proven interpersonal skills
• comprehensive understanding of legislation, guidance and national policies linked to missing and exploited children
• knowledge of principles relating to information sharing and data protection governance
• experience in multi-agency and partnership working
• ability to analyse data to produce management information and regular written reports to multiple audiences.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

There are 2 Missing Children / Child Exploitation Coordinators who work closely together across the county of Suffolk as part of the Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer service who:

• work with the safeguarding strategic Lead, Safeguarding Managers and other designated individuals to achieve a co-ordinated response to children who are missing and/or are linked to exploitation
• offer advice and guidance to a range of audiences (CYP professionals, partners and third party sectors) regarding procedures, processes, and signpost where necessary.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Michelle Stopher (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 263128 / 07738 084122 or emailing Michelle.Stopher@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 27 April 2025.

Interview date: 15 May 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).