Job Details
The primary purpose of the role is to support the application of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and core functions of the Adult Support and Protection Committee (ASPC). This role will also provide management support and leadership in relation to workers development within the ASP team, maintaining responsibility for budget and ongoing quality assurance of worker and team performance.
The coordinator will be accountable to the ASPC and reporting to the Public Protection Service Manager.
The Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining an independent overview of inter-agency adult support and protection activity and will take a lead role in ensuring continuous improvement. They will play a key role in the promotion of good practice by assisting in the development and implementation of quality assurance mechanisms and ensuring these contribute to improved outcomes for adults at risk of harm.
They will ensure the ASPC is informed of national developments, including changes in legislation, Scottish Government policies, regulations and guidance; research evidence and best practice examples in adult protection.
With direct reporting responsibility to the ASPC the Coordinator will compile evidence-based reports, which reflect key indicators of performance and standards of practice in adult support and protection.
Key responsibilities:
In this strategic and collaborative role, you will:
In conjunction with the ASPC, assist in the design and implementation of any Communications Strategy, which will: Raise awareness of adult support and protection issues within communities and among adults at risk of harm, particularly information in accessible formats for individuals with communication difficulties
Promote public awareness of the work of agencies in the support and protection of adults at risk of harm. Provide information about what members of the public should do if they have concerns about an adult at risk of harm.
Be responsible in conjunction with the ASPC for: Overseeing the implementation and review of inter-agency quality assurance mechanisms including auditing frameworks.
Oversee the application of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 across and within agencies.
Contribute to an integrated system of inter-agency inspections of adult protection.
Report key findings and lessons from inspections and self-evaluation activity to the ASPC.
Be responsible in conjunction with the ASPC for: Overseeing the development, dissemination and review of inter-agency adult support and protection guidance, policies and procedures.
Ensure protocols are developed in respect of key issues and review their effectiveness.
Ensure systems are established to report performance management information to the ASPC.
Ensure the analysis of trends in Adult Support and Protection.
Ensure that these inform inter-agency adult support and protection Strategy, Improvement Plan and Annual Report of ASPC.
Promote good practice in adult support and protection across member agencies of the ASPC.
Promote the ASPC improvement plan by: Acting as a critical eye in the identification of poor practice and the promotion of good practice across agencies.
Ensure that lessons learned from Inquiry Reports and Reviews and multiagency Inspections are integrated into the ASPC Learning and Development Strategy and subsequently incorporated into learning and development opportunities offered by the ASPC.
Be responsible for promoting Interagency learning and development by: Ensuring the implementation of the ASPC Learning and Development Strategy.
Oversee the planning, review and quality of the inter-agency ASPC Learning and Development programme, including the Case Review Strategic Oversight and Working Groups, the Chief Officers of Public Safety group, and other relevant sub groups.
On behalf of the ASPC, the Co-ordinator will: Promote effective communication and collaboration between agencies and the wider stakeholders group.
Develop communication systems which support the aims of the inter-agency work undertaken by the ASPC.
Liaise with other inter-agency bodies specifically the Child Protection Committee, Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership and Multi-agency Public Protection Arrangements.
On behalf of the ASPC, the Co-ordinator will: Co-ordinate the development and assist in monitoring the progress of the interagency ASPC Improvement Plan.
Work with Social Work to ensure adult support and protection priorities are incorporated into Adult Services and Community Plans.
Support the development of inter-agency systems to involve adults at risk of harm in the development of adult support and protection practice.
Assist in the implementation of a strategy to involve adults at risk of harm in the work of the ASPC.
Link in with service user groups to ensure that their views are taken into account in relation to the work of the ASPC.
Provide management and oversight of the ASP Team to ensure all functions identified through the ASPC are supported.
Be accountable to and managed by the Public Protection Service Manager.
Coordinate and support the various Working Groups of the ASPC.
The Person
Education:
1. Educated to SCQF Level 9 (Degree level or equivalent).
2. Relevant Professional Qualification in Social Work, Health, Education, Law Enforcement or Legal Practice and registered with the relevant professional body.
Experience:
3. Significant post qualifying experience in working with adults at risk of harm
4. Experience of active participation in inter-agency support and protection of adults at risk of harm.
5. Experience of working with and across a range of professions and the ability to work positively with a wide range of partners across statutory and voluntary sectors
Skills and Abilities:
6. Excellent critical analysis skills and the ability to think independently.
7. Ability to produce comprehensive, evidence‑based reports.
8. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work confidently across multi‑agency settings.
9. Effective presentation and organisational skills.
10. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
11. Competent in using standard IT software.