Independent Chair of Sheffield Adult Safeguarding Partnership Executive and Operational

INDEPENDENT CHAIR OF SHEFFIELD ADULT SAFEGUARDING PARTNERSHIP EXECUTIVE AND OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARDS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible To

Sheffield Adult Safeguarding Partnership Executive Board.

Responsible For

Chairing Sheffield Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board and Operational Executive meetings, and for leadership of activity as set out in the Prospectus of Governance for the Board, and in the partnership’s annual report and development action plan.

Key Areas of Activity

Chairing three Executive Board and four Operational Executive Board meetings per year. This will include setting of agenda’s, approval of minutes and associated business.

Chairing meetings of subgroup chairs.

Meeting with Executive Director of Adults’ Services four times each year and Chief Executives or their nominated Deputies of other partner organisations as necessary

Upholding and developing the Partnership Board’s constitution and membership

Formal and informal dialogue as required to follow partnership board decisions, develop safeguarding activity and respond to complaints or concerns relating to the conduct of safeguarding work in Sheffield.

Organising annual public ‘open meetings’ to audit progress, performance and perception of the Board’s work

Responding to public relations issues or interagency problems, including making public or media statements on any matter relevant to the objectives and functions of the Board.

Making presentations to the public or professionals.

Linking nationally and regionally to ensure that the partnerships activities are aligned with national policy expectations and other developing practice.

Prepare a foreword to each annual report.

Take a lead in the management of Serious Case Reviews and maintain strong links with HM Coroner.

Engage in active consultation and dialogue with services users, carers and other people in adult safeguarding risk groups, with a view to these groups informing the work of the Board and the review and evaluation of its work programme.

Oversee the development of the Executive and Operational Executive Boards and constituent sub groups.

Liaison with the Adult Safeguarding Service Manager, the Sheffield Adult Protection Office and others to ensure the timely management of Partnership Board business and that this is conducted within agreed budgets.

Meet with and assist the induction of new members of the Executive and Operational Executive Boards.

Through the Operational Executive ensure that partner organisations are held accountable for the effective deployment of resources in relation to safeguarding activity.

Oversee the performance management of the Board’s Action Plan and ensure that the Plan maintains a clear focus on outcomes.

Ensure that the Board, its Operational Executive and its implementation groups comply with corporate governance arrangements and standards.

Any other duties as may be jointly agreed from time to time as necessary and appropriate to the role.

Conditions of Service

As set out separately in the terms and conditions and in the contract

Issue Date

November 2008

INDEPENDENT CHAIR OF SHEFFIELD ADULT SAFEGUARDING PARTNERSHIP EXECUTIVE AND OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARDS

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

Knowledge

Of appropriate Corporate Governance Frameworks.

Of Adult Safeguarding issues.

Of the structure and functioning of large organisations.

Of performance management and quality assurance systems applicable in a multi-agency strategic and operational environment

Of the key drivers and influences on public services.

Of funding and accountability in the public, independent and voluntary sectors.

Experience

Of leading and managing in large public or independent sector organisations.

Of administrative processes supporting such organisations.

Of working across agency and professional boundaries.

Of collaborative and partnership working.

Of recruitment and selection processes.

Of working with members of the public in order to improve services

Of managing strategic and operational change

Skills

Communication skills: interpersonal, presenting, media relations, maintaining a positive public and professional profile.

Ability to influence key stakeholders and decision makers in a multi-agency environment.

Ability to generate and develop good working relations across partnership board member organisations.

Problem solving skills.

Chairing skills.

Conversant with and able to use information technology systems.

Motivation and Drive

Enthusiasm, commitment, stamina and a determination to carry forward a complex agenda over time.

Enthuse and gain the commitment of others.

Value Base

Appropriate to safeguarding vulnerable adults:

Acts in accordance with accepted principles of Human Rights.

Empowering vulnerable adults and respecting their right to self determination.

Standing and Credibility

Be of sufficient professional standing to credibly represent SASP in a variety of public and agency forums.

Be able to demonstrate independence of thought and action.

Possess the capacity to influence senior personnel in partnership member/other organisations.

Capacity to liaise with political representatives and seek support to further safeguarding activity.

Availability

Have the flexibility to carry out required tasks and duties, including working out of normal office hours and travelling as required to other parts of the country.

INDEPENDENT CHAIR OF SHEFFIELD ADULT SAFEGUARDING PARTNERSHIP EXECUTIVE AND OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARDS

Terms and Conditions

Objectives

As described in the Annual Report and SASP Development Plan and agreed by the Executive and Operational Executive Boards. Progress to be monitored during quarterly meetings with the Operational Executive Board and held so as to coincide with the timing of Board Meetings.

Period of Appointment

Three years from the date of appointment. To be reviewed annually, in line with the terms of the written contract for the Chair.

Appointment By

A panel of Sheffield Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board members. To be chaired by a designated representative.

Expenses

In line with relevant Sheffield City Council terms and conditions.

Remuneration

Daily rate, to be negotiated with the postholder.

Support

Diary, clerical and other administrative support will be provided by the Sheffield Adult Protection Office.

Insurance

As a self employed person the Chair must take out professional indemnity insurance covering any liabilities arising for him or herself, the Partnership, or any of its member organisations.