Job Description

The Merton Safeguarding Adults Board is recruiting to the post of Board Manager. We are a highly ambitious Board working collaboratively with all partner agencies to achieve its aspiration that all adults, within Merton are safeguarded from abuse and neglect in a way that supports them to make choices and have control about how they live.

The Merton Safeguarding Adults Board is recruiting to the post of Board Manager. We are a highly ambitious Board working collaboratively with all partner agencies to achieve its aspiration that all adults, within Merton are safeguarded from abuse and neglect in a way that supports them to make choices and have control about how they live.

The Board manager will work closely with the Board’s Independent Chair and Executive Committees. They will play an integral part in supporting the implementation of the Board’s strategic plan and the work of the subgroups in delivering this. They will have a focus on supporting the Board in gaining assurance of effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements across the partnership. They will be responsible for the development and delivery of key products and initiatives as required by the Board, including; business strategy, annual report, an outcome focused performance framework and communication strategies. This will involve providing contribution to the development of policy and practice through the work of the Board’s sub groups and partnership working arrangements.

Working in a small dynamic team the successful candidate will have experience of working within a multi-agency setting, have a good working knowledge of safeguarding adult legislation, including the function and responsibilities of a Safeguarding Adults Board and be able to produce written reports to a high standard.

If you are interested in finding out more about this post please email Claire Migale Head of Service  claire.migale@merton.gov.uk

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