Manchester Safeguarding Children Board (MSCB) brings together a number of agencies across the city to ensure there is a joined up approach to safeguarding. Safeguarding means protecting a child’s right to live in safety. 
The Board’s vision is that:
“Every child in Manchester should be able to grow up safe; free from abuse, neglect or crime; allowing them to enjoy a healthy and happy childhood and fulfil their potential.”
The role is not-paid but reasonable expenses will be covered. The successful applicant will need to have:
• an understanding of working with children and young people;
• an ability to communicate effectively within Multi - Agency meetings;
• confidence to ask questions and challenge people in a constructive way;
• commitment to promoting equality and diversity and improving the safety and continued wellbeing of children & young people in Manchester
Lay members are required to be resident in the City of Manchester. There is also a requirement that the successful candidate does not work for any of MSCB’s partner agencies. A list of partners can be found on our website along with further information about the work at: www.manchestersafeguardingboards.co.uk
The role will include:
• Helping make links between MSCB and community groups
• Supporting stronger public engagement in local child safety issues
• Improving public understanding of MSCB’s child protection work
If you are interested in becoming a Lay Member, contact the MSCB Business Manager on 0161 234 3330, for an informal discussion about the role and the application process.
For further information see attached.
Deadline: Tuesday 14 February 2017
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