Safeguarding Adults Board Business Manager

The Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Safeguarding Adults Boards (DBCPSAB) are statutory partnership boards independent of both Councils but hosted by Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) Council. They combine their activities to undertake the statutory functions for both Dorset Council and BCP Council, as defined and set out within the Care Act 2014.

We are looking for a dynamic and organised person with the necessary skills to undertake the role of Business Manager with the Boards.

This role is for 22 hours per week and is predominantly home-based. The successful applicant will need to be able to prioritise the demands of the role and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Independent Chair, in order to build and maintain the working relationships that are so key to the success of the DBCPSAB.

The successful applicant will work alongside another Business Manager, sharing tasks and responsibilities, but you will also be responsible for your own areas of work.

What you will be doing

This is a critical role in developing and delivering the Boards’ strategic plan and ensuring that the Boards fulfil their statutory duties and assurance functions.

You will work with colleagues across all partner organisations, including the statutory partners of Dorset Council, BCP Council, NHS Dorset and Dorset Police. Other partners include NHS Providers, Fire & Rescue Service, Prisons & Probation services, Department for Work & Pensions, Housing and the Voluntary and Community sector. The team in which you work will be led by the Independent Chair. You will coordinate the business of the Board and its sub-groups, liaising with the Chairs, to deliver the agendas. You will have a key role in supporting the delivery of statutory Safeguarding Adult Reviews.

You will line manage one of the other staff in the Business Unit, either a Project Officer or Business Support officers. The ability to work collaboratively using appropriate technology is key; most meetings will be held virtually.

You will collaborate with other statutory partnerships locally, focussing on safeguarding children and community safety and you will be expected to collaborate regionally with other SAB Business Managers and actively participate in the SAB Business Managers National Network.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the DBCPSAB and contribute to the work in our Strategic Plan which incorporates themes such as homelessness and transitional safeguarding.

To find out more about the role please contact Sarah Webb by email [email protected] or by phone on 01202 093350

Closing date: 19 January 2025

Interview date: 30 January 2025 in person at the Civic Centre

Role purpose

• to support the Independent Chair and all agencies to develop the governance framework, the structures and working practice of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adults Board (BCPSAB) so that it delivers national standards and local priorities
• to develop and support the implementation of a comprehensive strategy and business planning for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adults Board
• it is anticipated that this role will be predominantly home-based with occasional travel to venues mainly across the BCP and Dorset area and to regional and national meetings as required
  
  

Main responsibilities

• to assist the local Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adults Board to develop policies and strategies which will fulfil its responsibilities, as outlined in relevant guidance. To co-ordinate responses to Government consultation and provide briefings and advice on new legislation and guidance.
• to provide professional advice and co-ordinate and contribute to the development and implementation of policy, procedure and good practice in relation to adult safeguarding.
• to lead on the Annual Report and collaborate on the Three-Year Strategy and Business Plan for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adults Board.
• to contribute to the implementation and delivery of the Business Plan and Strategy.
• to undertake work, as required, from the BCPSAB to ensure vulnerable adults are safeguarded in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by supporting effective interagency arrangements which bring about improved outcomes for vulnerable adults.
• to oversee the Board’s communications and awareness strategy with regards to safeguarding adults in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including updating websites in relation to safeguarding and related publicity, media and social media, and public information.
• to drive the Board’s Quality Assurance Framework for Safeguarding with all partners and work with Officers in the development, implementation and monitoring of action plans arising from audit work, inspections, Business Plans and Safeguarding Adult Reviews.
• to compile, analyse and present reports to Senior Managers and Elected Members on performance management of cases and practice in relation to adult safeguarding work. To facilitate regular and planned Quality Assurance programmes (which will involve collating statistical information, sampling cases, case analysis and benchmarking) and provide reports.
• to contribute to and develop a range of initiatives in relation to the safeguarding agenda.
• to support the inclusion of the views and experiences of people who use services, their families and carers in the work of the BCPSAB through engagement with community reference groups
• to contribute to the subgroups of the BCPSAB.
• to set up and support the undertaking of Safeguarding Adult Reviews, critically analyse practice, give guidance for improvement to managers across the agencies and track progress of actions. Working with Community Safety Partnership and liaise (as appropriate) with regard to other processes, such as Coroners Inquests and Domestic Homicide Reviews, involving adults with care and support needs.
• to involve all relevant agencies in the work of the local BCPSAB and to develop effective working relationships in order to contribute to Adult Services planning in regard to safeguarding.
• to manage the business support staff for the joint SAB.
• to work in conjunction with the Dorset Safeguarding Adults Board in relation to areas of work and subgroups which are Pan-Dorset. To work alongside relevant local authority departments and the Safeguarding Children Partnership.
• to advise and support staff and processes responsible for working with local groups, practitioners and volunteers in relation to developing and sustaining good working practice in adult safeguarding.
• to liaise with the Finance team to manage delegated budgets and adhere to delegated powers and use appropriate financial systems.
• to chair working parties and multi-agency meetings in relation to adult safeguarding, as required.
• to undertake such training as is required to achieve and maintain high professional and management practice standards;
• to ensure that all employees understand the policy and procedure of Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council on Equal Opportunities and Managing Diversity and that the services are delivered in a non-discriminatory way, which addresses the particular needs of all service users.
• to undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate with the level of the post.
• to comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the Council and any relevant statutory requirements, including the Equality Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.