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Buckinghamshire Adult Safeguarding Partnership Independent Chair

Buckinghamshire Council

The closing date is 28 October 2024

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Job summary

Location: Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire Adult Safeguarding Partnership (BSAB) is seeking a highly effective and experienced Independent Safeguarding Adults Chair.

We are seeking an individual who can evidence leadership experience at a senior level including across multi-agency partnership settings. You should also possess a good operational and strategic understanding of the adult safeguarding agenda.

Importantly, we are looking for an individual who has the confidence to provide independent, constructive challenges to BASB partners and organisations so that we improve outcomes for adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will also actively promote engagement with adults who need care and support, their families, and advocates to ensure their voices are heard and acted upon within the Boards work.

Main duties of the job

The Chair will provide the independent leadership and strategic vision for the Partnership as well as robust scrutiny, holding partners to account to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable adults and our communities.

The Independent Chair will represent and promote the reputation and work of the Partnership at both a regional and national level and so should be an effective communicator which on occasion will include contact with members of the public and the media.

About us

The Buckinghamshires Safeguarding Adults Board (BSAB) has a responsibility for safeguarding adults, in order to protect adults at risk of harm or abuse and to enhance their well-being and daily experience.

Our New Vision:Working together to keep adults safe in Buckinghamshire

Safeguarding is everyones business

Home - Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Adults Board (buckssafeguarding.org.uk)

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£599 to £600 a day Please see the advert for salary

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0103-24-0034

Job locations

Walton Street

Aylesbury

HP20 1UA


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an experienced senior leader with an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding adults and improving the outcomes for those at risk of abuse and/or neglect, then we would like to hear from you.

You should have relevant professional experience inleadership roles in identified sectors (but not limited to) Health & Social care, Criminal Justice, Education, Police, Probation, Voluntary or Academic sectors. You should be able to work collaboratively, influence others and possess both excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Other information

A commitment of up to a maximum of 36 days per year (some flexibility for additional days by prior agreement. Payment will be circa £600.00 per day with additional mileage and accommodation with prior agreement (usually outside County commitments). This role is within IRS35. This appointment is made initially on a 3-year basis, with an option to extend by an additional 2 years subject to agreement from relevant partners.

The role will utilise a hybrid model where appropriate with a mixture of virtual and face-to-face meetings.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Adesua Osime, Interim Safeguarding Business Manager, atAdesua.Osime@Buckinghamshire.gov.uk, who will make arrangements for you to speak to a senior officer within the safeguarding partnership.

Interested candidates must submit their CV with a supporting statement stating their suitability against the person's specification, how they satisfy the requirements of the role and why they are interested in the role.Please email your CV and covering letter tobscp@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

CLOSING DATE MONDAY 28thOCTOBER 2024

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an experienced senior leader with an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding adults and improving the outcomes for those at risk of abuse and/or neglect, then we would like to hear from you.

You should have relevant professional experience inleadership roles in identified sectors (but not limited to) Health & Social care, Criminal Justice, Education, Police, Probation, Voluntary or Academic sectors. You should be able to work collaboratively, influence others and possess both excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Other information

A commitment of up to a maximum of 36 days per year (some flexibility for additional days by prior agreement. Payment will be circa £600.00 per day with additional mileage and accommodation with prior agreement (usually outside County commitments). This role is within IRS35. This appointment is made initially on a 3-year basis, with an option to extend by an additional 2 years subject to agreement from relevant partners.

The role will utilise a hybrid model where appropriate with a mixture of virtual and face-to-face meetings.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Adesua Osime, Interim Safeguarding Business Manager, atAdesua.Osime@Buckinghamshire.gov.uk, who will make arrangements for you to speak to a senior officer within the safeguarding partnership.

Interested candidates must submit their CV with a supporting statement stating their suitability against the person's specification, how they satisfy the requirements of the role and why they are interested in the role.Please email your CV and covering letter tobscp@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

CLOSING DATE MONDAY 28thOCTOBER 2024

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Please see the advert for further details.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Please see the advert for further details.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Council

Address

Walton Street

Aylesbury

HP20 1UA


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Council

Address

Walton Street

Aylesbury

HP20 1UA


Employer's website

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£599 to £600 a day Please see the advert for salary

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0103-24-0034

Job locations

Walton Street

Aylesbury

HP20 1UA


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