Assistant Director for Adult Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
3 weeks ago
Care Managers Ltd. is proud to represent one of its esteemed public sector clients in the search for an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director for Safeguarding and Quality Assurance. In this role, you will lead the Adult Safeguarding and Adults Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Services and serve as the lead social work professional for all social care staff. You will provide critical advice, guidance, and support to the Director of Adult Social Care on practice and risk, ensuring compliance with all adult social care legal requirements. Additionally, you will drive quality assurance and practice development to enhance practitioner skills and prepare the workforce for the new CQC inspection framework.
Job Title: Assistant Director for Adult Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
Location: Endeavour House, Ipswich
Duration of assignment: 12 Weeks
Working hours: 37 Hours
Rate: £545.00 Umbrella
IR35 status: Inside IR35
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
- Lead and manage the Adult Safeguarding and Adults Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Services.
- Act as the lead social work professional for all social care staff, offering expert advice and support.
- Provide strategic leadership in safeguarding governance, practice, and statutory duty compliance for DMT, SAB, and Regulatory Bodies.
- Oversee the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguard (LPS) changes, ensuring practice, structural, and technological requirements are met.
- Lead and manage the Adult Safeguarding and Adults Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Services.
Quality Assurance and Practice Development:
- Drive continuous improvement in practice quality and effectiveness across the ASCS workforce.
- Implement national and international guidelines, auditing and assuring service quality against standards.
- Lead the development and delivery of policies, training, guidance, and quality assurance processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in practice quality and effectiveness across the ASCS workforce.
Strategic Leadership and Collaboration:
- Serve as the council’s lead officer for Local Safeguarding Boards/Partnerships, providing strategic oversight of the health and social care agenda.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key statutory partners.
- Provide expert advice, supervision, and support in complex situations, including risk assessments, case conferences, and legal proceedings.
- Serve as the council’s lead officer for Local Safeguarding Boards/Partnerships, providing strategic oversight of the health and social care agenda.
Systems and Service Integration:
- Promote integration with health and public sector partners, voluntary sector, and care sector partners to enhance service delivery.
- Lead strategic initiatives to foster a positive culture of change, extending practitioner skills and flexibility.
- Promote integration with health and public sector partners, voluntary sector, and care sector partners to enhance service delivery.
Policy Development and Implementation:
- Lead the delivery of new and updated policies related to adult safeguarding.
- Ensure effective communication with the public, providers, and partners.
- Oversee the development and continuous improvement of ICT systems.
- Lead the delivery of new and updated policies related to adult safeguarding.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
- Work closely with County Councillors, the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), and Health Leadership to develop and deliver strategic agendas.
- Communicate effectively with staff, partners, and the public to promote the council’s vision and priorities.
- Work closely with County Councillors, the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), and Health Leadership to develop and deliver strategic agendas.
Service Delivery and Improvement:
- Lead the creation of a high-performance culture within the ASC directorate.
- Develop a collaborative and inspirational management team.
- Ensure effective operations in planning, programme development, human resources, and financial oversight.
- Foster a learning culture within teams, promoting innovative ways of working and using Signs of Safety principles.
- Lead the creation of a high-performance culture within the ASC directorate.
Financial and Resource Management:
- Oversee financial management of the service’s budget, ensuring robust budget controls.
- Lead savings plans and transformation programmes, ensuring financial sustainability.
- Ensure services are delivered cost-effectively and meet required standards.
- Oversee financial management of the service’s budget, ensuring robust budget controls.
Person Specification:
Qualifications and Professional Memberships:
- Social Work qualification recognized by the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Master’s Degree and/or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Relevant social work professional qualification and/or other related fields.
Specialist Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Demonstrable high performance and achievement at a senior level within a local authority or large organization.
- In-depth knowledge of public sector issues and challenges.
- Comprehensive understanding of legislation, guidance, and national policy relevant to social care services.
- Ability to inspire and manage staff effectively.
- Experience in delivering service redesigns and improvements.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing high-level strategies.
- Strong resource management skills, including budget formulation and control.
- Successful experience in multi-partner and commercial negotiations.
- Ability to provide sound professional advice to elected Members.
- Comprehensive knowledge of social care legislation.
- Effective engagement with partners and stakeholders.
Values and Personal Qualities:
- Passion for improving lives and delivering high-quality services.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
- Resilience and positivity under pressure.
- High levels of personal achievement and teamwork.
Requirements
Demonstrable high performance and achievement at a senior level within a local authority or large organization. In-depth knowledge of public sector issues and challenges. Comprehensive understanding of legislation, guidance, and national policy relevant to social care services. Ability to inspire and manage staff effectively. Experience in delivering service redesigns and improvements. Proven track record of developing and implementing high-level strategies. Strong resource management skills, including budget formulation and control. Successful experience in multi-partner and commercial negotiations. Ability to provide sound professional advice to elected Members. Comprehensive knowledge of social care legislation. Effective engagement with partners and stakeholders.
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