Adult Support

4 weeks ago


Stornoway, United Kingdom Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar Full time

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar seeks a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Adult Support & Protection Lead Officer.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a system for monitoring adult protection services, ensuring that statutory duties and functions are effectively discharged. This includes leading responsibility for professional social work operational lead functions in relation to relevant legislation affecting adults.

In conjunction with the Service Manager Assessment and Care Management, the appointed individual will manage statutory duties and provisions under Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity, and Mental Health legislation.

This role requires a deep understanding of strategic community care policy development, mental health policies, guidance, and legislation. The ideal candidate must have experience in adult care service delivery, risk management, and multi-agency partnership working.

A post-qualifying award in Mental Health is essential, as is holding either CQSW, Dip SW, or Social Work (or equivalent). A full UK Driving Licence is also required.

This position is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults and children.

Benefits

The salary for this role is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance, and appointment will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.

Please see attached 'Job Description & Person Specification' for further information.


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