Channel Officer

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Kirklees
Corporate Strategy, Commissioning & Public Health
Legal, Governance & Commissioning
Public Protection
Channel Officer (Safer Kirklees)
37
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Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Fixed Term
Grade 11

£39,186 - £41,418

Kirklees Council seeks an exceptional individual to coordinate the multi-agency Safeguarding Channel Panel, here in Kirklees.

‘Channel’ is a voluntary, confidential safeguarding programme which provides support to people who are vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism. It operates across the country through a Local Authority-chaired multi-agency panel, and is not any form of criminal or civil sanction. The aim of the programme is to safeguard people from the harm which radicalisation can cause, before they come to harm or become involved in criminal behaviour.

This role involves organising and coordinating the multi-agency Channel Panel ensuring that external and internal representatives attend each panel. Also ensuring that the agenda and minutes and papers are circulated to the multi-agency panel members.

You will also have responsibility for updating the Channel Information Management System - (CMIS) and the commissioning of Intervention Providers (IP’s)

For this role you will need to possess demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the UK Government Counter- Terrorism, & Security Act 2015 and Prevent Duty guidance.

As the Channel Coordinator you will have excellent communication and IT skills with an ability to interpret complex data.

Experience and ability to work with faith groups, statutory and voluntary sector organisations as well as good partnership working.

The successful candidate will also be required to undergo national security clearance.

37hours a week

Fixed Term Contract 24-Months to cover a secondment

Contact details

For further information about this post please contact

Mark Gilchrist Prevent Engagement Manager

Tel:01484 221000

Mb:07890 586045

Mark Gilchrist is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

08 November 2020, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.