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£350 per day, 2-year term of appointment
Child Protection Committee - up to 4 days per month.
Adult Protection Committee - up to 3 days per month.
West Lothian is seeking to appoint an independent Chair, or Chairs, for the Adult and Child Protection Committees.
As Chair you will ensure the Committee fulfils their duties in accordance with national guidance and legislation. You will contribute to service development and continuous improvement, oversee effective quality assurance and self -evaluation processes, provide strategic public protection leadership, linking with other relevant strategic groups and undertake all associated Committee chair responsibilities and functions.
The role is critical to each of the Committees fulfilling its remit for co-ordination, planning, improvement and public engagement for the purposes of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in West Lothian.
You will be expected to provide the West Lothian Chief Officers Group with assurance on the effectiveness of multi-agency working in relation to adult or child protection services.
You will also represent West Lothian at national level, linking with the Scottish Government to ensure the committees continue to participate in and are informed on national developments.
For each role we require a highly motivated and credible individual with proven leadership abilities. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of national developments in relation to Adult or Child Protection and their interconnection with the wider public protection agenda. You will work closely with all key partners.
You must have substantial experience of work at senior, strategic and operational level, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and have a successful track record in leading internal and external strategy and public sector governance processes. You should also be able to evidence understanding of the relevant legislation, guidance, policy and practice within which the Adult or Child Protection Committees operate.
You should be educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification. The Chair’s role for each committee is distinct. Applications from people interested in undertaking the role for both committees will be accepted.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.