Assistant Director for Adult Safeguarding and Quality Assurance

1. Leadership and Management:
   

   • Lead and manage the Adult Safeguarding and Adults MultiAgency 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.
     

2. 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.
     

3. 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.
     

4. 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.
     

5. 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.
     

6. 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.
     

7. Service Delivery and Improvement:
   

   • Lead the creation of a highperformance 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.
     

8. 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 costeffectively and meet required standards.
     

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.
  
• Indepth 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 highlevel strategies.
  
• Strong resource management skills including budget formulation and control.
  
• Successful experience in multipartner 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 highquality 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.