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Independent Chair – Walsall Safeguarding Partnership (Adults and Children)

Employer
Walsall Council
Location
Walsall, West Midlands
Salary
The fees paid for this role will be on a day rate basis. The contract term is 12 months with an exte
Closing date
27 Jan 2021

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Independent Chair – Walsall Safeguarding Partnership (Adults and Children)

Walsall Safeguarding Partnership are seeking applications from individuals whose passion, vision and commitment to safeguarding some of the most vulnerable members of society matches, and challenges that of our own.

This role requires an outstanding individual with proven experience of managing complex issues and meetings at a senior level, particularly in partnership settings, and who has a significant operational and strategic understanding of the safeguarding agenda.  The successful candidate will need to evidence they can:

  • Consistently provide strong leadership, strategic vision;
  • Demonstrate excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
  • Demonstrate experience in building and maintaining productive partnerships;
  • Analyse complex information and provide robust scrutiny and challenge. 
  • Have detailed understanding of relevant regulations
  • Have the ability to ensure all partner agencies in Walsall collaborate effectively to safeguard children, promote their welfare and improve outcomes

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact, Lindsey Perkin PA to Sally Rowe Executive Director Children’s Services on Lindsey.Perkins@Walsall.gov.uk or Mandy Smith PA to Kerrie Allward, Executive Director Adult Social Care Mandy.Smith@Walsall.gov.uk to arrange a call with an Executive Director.

Note: This is a tender opportunity. The successful person will contract directly with the Council and will provide the services detailed in the duties and specification documents and will contract under the Councils terms and conditions.

The fees paid for this role will be on a day rate basis. The contract term is 12 months with an extension option of 2X 12 months and the annual value is estimated at up to £43,200 based on attendance of 72 days per annum. This contract is “for services” and will sit outside of IR35. It is not an employed position.      

To apply, please go to review the instructions to tender and submit a bid through the Intend System.

Closing date – 27th January 2021 at 12 noon

Company

Walsall Council

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Telephone
01922 650000
Location
Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom

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