Head of Service Adults Service - Oldham, United Kingdom - Spencer Clarke Group

Spencer Clarke Group
Spencer Clarke Group
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Oldham, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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~ Head Of Service ~

Spencer Clarke Group are looking for a
Head of Service within the
Adults Community Health and Social Care services with
Oldham Council.

Contract - 3-6 month agency contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis.

Full Time Role.

Location - Oldham OL1 1NL.
- (On average its 3 days office, 2 days at home. It could be an odd week as 5 days in, but that would be very rare.)_


Rate of pay:
£400 - £500 per day depending on experience

_About the role;_

  • This post leads the safeguarding functions in Oldham overseeing the Local Safeguarding Adults Board with responsibility for Deprivation of Liberty safeguards working towards the implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards,the strategic safeguardingfunction and oversight of operational safeguarding activty across Adults Community Health and Social Care services.
  • The post will drive practice in Oldham supporting the commitment to deliver high quality safeguarding practice, focused on improving outcomes and ensuring vulnerable adults in Oldham are safe.
  • The post will to lead, develop and maintain strategies and policies for the achievement of high standards of safeguarding practice, quality assurance and performance in Oldham.
  • To ensure the statutory safeguarding functions of the local authority are implemented and relevant case law translated into practice.
  • To deputise for the Assistant Director of Operations on Safeguarding functions as required

_Specific Responsibilities;_

  • Take overall strategic responsibility for safeguarding vulnerable adults in Oldham through high quality assurance and case reviews, ensuring that lessons are learned, and implemented in an efficient and effective manner.
  • To lead on the safeguarding strategy and developments for Oldham Safeguarding Adults Board (OSAB) ensuring sufficient resources are available to provide the best possible service for Oldham residents.
  • To ensure that there are effective quality assurance systems in place to monitor the safety and protection of adults at risk of serious harm. This will include close working with partners across the system to ensure the provision of effective safeguardingactivity.
  • Ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory safeguarding duties.
  • To be the professional lead and focal point for adult protection contributing expert advice and knowledge on highly complex issues that require significant interpretation and support.
  • To provide effective support and ensure intelligence is shared with the commissioning service function, in relation to safeguarding activity related to commissioned services.
  • To represent the Council in relation to Safeguarding matters with partner agencies locally and at a regional and national level.

_About you;_

  • Experience within a similar setting is essential.
  • Social Work Qualification.

_SCG REFERRAL SCHEME._

  • SCG offer a market leading referral scheme so if you are not interested, but no of somehow who may, please feel free to pass on their details._
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