Four Cornerstones Partner
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £49,764 - £53,880 per annum
Up to 2 years fixed term contract until the end of March 2027
INTERNAL ONLY (DCC Employees Only)
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a dedicated and strategic Four Cornerstones Partner to lead the implementation of the Four Cornerstones framework across the Devon Local Area SEND Partnership. This role is pivotal in driving cultural change, ensuring that the voices, interests, and experiences of children, young people, and their families are integral to decision-making and shape the commissioning, delivery, and quality assurance of the education, health, and care services they receive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the development and implementation of the Four Cornerstones framework within the Local Area SEND Partnership.
- Fostering strong relationships with leaders in the local authority and across schools, health services, and other partners, in order to provide high support and high challenge, and work collaboratively.
- Influencing senior leaders across the SEND system (inc. within the Council, schools and health organisations) to ensure the Four Cornerstones are implemented and are delivering the required culture change needed to improve the experiences and outcomes of children and young people with SEND.
- Working with parents and carers, children and young people and local area practitioners to co-produce tools, processes and evaluation approaches for understanding the Local Area's effectiveness in embedding the Four Cornerstones.
- Leading the monitoring and evaluation of the Four Cornerstones framework and reporting progress and barriers to senior leaders across the system.
Requirements:
- Degree level or equivalent experience or evidence of continuing professional development, preferably in areas such as human behaviour, psychology, organisational change or a related field.
- Strategic and operational understanding of education, health, social care, and associated services for children and young people with SEND.
- Expertise in behavioural science or psychology, or experience of using behaviour change techniques and psychological principles.
- Proven experience in leading cultural change and implementing strategic frameworks.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Core Principles and Behaviours:
The successful candidate will embody Devon County Council’s Core Principles and Behaviours, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Closing Date: 21st March 2025
Proposed Interview Date: 27th March 2025
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ007570
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ007570
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£49,764 - £53,880 per annum
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
21/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes