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Job reference
BEDS1194
Date posted
12/12/2018
Application closing date
08/01/2019
Location
Luton
Salary
Grade 6, £27,025 per annum
Contract
Fixed Term Contract until July 2021, Full-Time
Contractual hours
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Basis
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Job category/type
Academic
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Network and Research Assistant - Contextual Safeguarding Programme
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The International Centre: Researching Child Sexual Exploitation, Trafficking and Violence (IC), at the University of Bedfordshire is at the forefront of developing holistic, integrated responses to young people's experiences of abuse and violence, and works in partnership with practitioners, young people and policymakers to achieve its goals. The
Contextual Safeguarding programme is one of IC's leading initiatives, developed to create practices, systems and partnerships that are better equipped to address the risks of violence and abuse faced by young people in extra-familial contexts. Under the leadership of the founder of Contextual Safeguarding theory, Carlene Firmin, the team works with a national network of practitioners, provides in-depth support to sites attempting change how they work is adolescents and is building an evidence base about the nature of risks experienced by young people beyond the family home and the interventions required to keep them safe.
The team is embarking on a new multi-year research and implementation programme and are currently seeking a Research and Network Assistant to join our growing team. The post holder will support both research fellows and a Network and Training Manager in the team in the generation and dissemination of new knowledge on safeguarding adolescents. In doing so they will gain experience as part of an applied research team and improve the reach of knowledge into practice settings through accessible and utilised resources.
The successful applicant for this post will join a team who are working directly with professionals across England and Wales to change child protection practices. We spend much time in practice sites, and this post holder will have the opportunity to travel to a range of practice sites across the country. The post holder will be based in Luton; however, a degree of flexibility will be applied to consider other work arrangements and will be undertaking fieldwork primarily in the London area. This is a dynamic, enjoyable and highly motivated team, and this post provides excellent opportunities for those wanting to have an impact on the development of policy, practice and public debate.
We are seeking to appoint an individual who is highly organised and self-motivated, and welcome applicants with a range of experiences that have equipped them to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Please note that these posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For full job descriptions and person specifications, please
click here.
Interviews will be held on 25 January 2019.
Due to the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration requirements on immigration and Right to Work in the UK, the University of Bedfordshire can only accept job applications from Non EEA applicants who hold a current Tier 1 or Tier 2 (in country) visa and their status allows them to work and reside in the UK with no restrictions.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.
To apply:
Please log on to our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs and complete the online application.
Please quote reference number and job title. Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.
All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
Job title
Network and Research Assistant - Contextual Safeguarding Programme
Job reference
BEDS1194
Date posted
12/12/2018
Application closing date
08/01/2019
Location
Luton
Salary
Grade 6, £27,025 per annum
Contract
Fixed Term Contract until July 2021, Full-Time
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Blank
Job category/type
Academic
Attachments
Blank
Job information
The International Centre: Researching Child Sexual Exploitation, Trafficking and Violence (IC), at the University of Bedfordshire is at the forefront of developing holistic, integrated responses to young people's experiences of abuse and violence, and works in partnership with practitioners, young people and policymakers to achieve its goals. The
Contextual Safeguarding programme is one of IC's leading initiatives, developed to create practices, systems and partnerships that are better equipped to address the risks of violence and abuse faced by young people in extra-familial contexts. Under the leadership of the founder of Contextual Safeguarding theory, Carlene Firmin, the team works with a national network of practitioners, provides in-depth support to sites attempting change how they work is adolescents and is building an evidence base about the nature of risks experienced by young people beyond the family home and the interventions required to keep them safe.
The team is embarking on a new multi-year research and implementation programme and are currently seeking a Research and Network Assistant to join our growing team. The post holder will support both research fellows and a Network and Training Manager in the team in the generation and dissemination of new knowledge on safeguarding adolescents. In doing so they will gain experience as part of an applied research team and improve the reach of knowledge into practice settings through accessible and utilised resources.
The successful applicant for this post will join a team who are working directly with professionals across England and Wales to change child protection practices. We spend much time in practice sites, and this post holder will have the opportunity to travel to a range of practice sites across the country. The post holder will be based in Luton; however, a degree of flexibility will be applied to consider other work arrangements and will be undertaking fieldwork primarily in the London area. This is a dynamic, enjoyable and highly motivated team, and this post provides excellent opportunities for those wanting to have an impact on the development of policy, practice and public debate.
We are seeking to appoint an individual who is highly organised and self-motivated, and welcome applicants with a range of experiences that have equipped them to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Please note that these posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For full job descriptions and person specifications, please
click here.
Interviews will be held on 25 January 2019.
Due to the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration requirements on immigration and Right to Work in the UK, the University of Bedfordshire can only accept job applications from Non EEA applicants who hold a current Tier 1 or Tier 2 (in country) visa and their status allows them to work and reside in the UK with no restrictions.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.
To apply:
Please log on to our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs and complete the online application.
Please quote reference number and job title. Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.
All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.