Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• To assist/work alongside Approved Mental Health Professionals and provide back up to the AMHP rota and Mental Health Act Assessments. This could involve co-ordinating the personnel (Doctors, Police, ambulance, Relatives) in preparation for the assessment and participation in the risk assessment and management of a mentally disordered service user whose health has deteriorated to the nature and degree that they require assessment and possibly compulsory admission under the Mental Health Act.
• To undertake the role of Social Supervisor. To maintain contact and liaise with Service Users detained in secure hospital settings with a view to enabling a safe transfer into the community. To undertake social supervision of restricted patients subject to Conditional Discharge under the Mental Health Act 1983 and report to the Home Office (Section 37/41)
• Rota responsibilities. Supporting AMHPs on rota. Acting as appropriate adult to vulnerable people who are interviewed by Police under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE)
• Working within a number of legislative frameworks and needing to make important decisions which can impact hugely upon human rights Mental Health Legislation: Mental Capacity Act. The Care Act.
• Offering specialist advice to health colleagues in Avon and Wiltshire mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
• Working in partnership with other agencies to protect the public and individuals Multi agency public protection arrangements, vulnerable adults procedure. Keeping abreast of developments in other related statutory organisations housing, benefit agency, policy, probation, general health, voluntary organisations.
• Professional supervision and training, to Level 2 social workers and unqualified staff. Give advice and training and internal and external to the organisation e.g. local voluntary organisations (MIND etc.) colleges and so on. Supervising social work students.
• Assessing the capacity of an individual to manage their own financial affairs Enduring Power of Attorney, Receivership office, Court of Protection
• Working closely with carers and assessing their needs
• Maintain registration with Social Work England by completing a portfolio of post registration training, knowledge and so on (Renew every two years)
• Safeguarding investigations
• Finding alternatives to compulsory (or voluntary) admission to hospital by creative use of community resources
• Linking with voluntary organisations who offer groups, drop ins, counselling.
• Using outreach workers to supplement what families/friends can offer
• Building periods of respite into the care plan to relieve carers/family, or purchasing a weeks holiday

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include to:

• be part of the AMHP duty rota and carry out the AMHPs roles under the Mental Health Act as required
• assess the need to make applications for compulsory detention in hospital under the Mental Health Act
• provide an opinion regarding continued detention
• coordinate, manage and take responsibility in conjunction with other professionals, for the health and safety of all participants (including Police and ambulance personnel) during the Mental Health Act assessment process.
• if appropriate, make recommendations in relation to Community Treatment Orders and assessments for Guardianship
• attend specialist update training, supervision and AMHP meetings to ensure eligibility for reapproval
• undertake the assessment of adults with mental health problems including assessing risk and planning, implementing and reviewing services as appropriate to enable independent functioning and ensure that service users and their carers are protected from harm, referring on to other services where appropriate.
• be responsible for a caseload of varying complexity commensurate with ability and qualifications including receiving and responding to referrals from various sources
• act as duty officer for the team as required, participating in the duty rota and responding effectively to referrals and enquiries
• undertake training to be an Appropriate Adult and perform the role as required undertake
• undertake statutory reviews, complying with appropriate legislation, policy and procedures
• if appropriate assess carers needs and formulate a carers care plan
• professional supervision of unqualified staff and students where appropriate
• participate in regular professional supervision, both individual and group and take active responsibility for personal development and appraisal
• maintain accurate notes and relevant statistical data
• ensure all service users, particularly those with disabilities, gain equal access to relevant community services, by intervention on their behalf or raising awareness and providing individual support and advice
• establish appropriate relationships with service users, their families, carers and external agencies, promoting anti-discriminatory practice and equality and
• enabling effective partnership in the delivery of services.
• Liaise with health staff in primary or secondary care.
• liaise with social work staff in other teams e.g. Adult Care and Children & Families Service as appropriate and facilitate communication for other multi-disciplinary team members if necessary
• keep up to date with developments within the social care field and the duties and requirements of Social Services Authorities
• undertake investigating officer training within the Safeguarding procedure and perform in the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Bourne Hill

SALISBURY

SP1 3UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• To undertake person-centred assessments (including Mental Capacity Assessments) with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible, fulfilling their individual potential. To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information/assessment activity onto the Social Care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Hospital Team Manager and Supervisor.
• To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria. To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers accordingly.
• To have a well-developed understanding of assessment and the management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately. To identify where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures. To be able to undertake the Investigating Officer role in accordance with Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• To participate in Specialist Response/Duty Rota enabling access to services to work effectively, making decisions about risk, eligibility and priority.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with health and social care colleagues to ensure effective communication/information sharing and to support assessment/decision making process.
• To ensure that Council corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures are followed at all times.
• To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the develop ment of services.
• To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.
• To be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners and agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• We are looking for candidates who are educated to at least an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience, possess a deep understanding of relevant policies and procedures regarding children in care and prioritise the importance of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Essential qualities for success in this role include being well-organised, adaptable under pressure and an excellent communicator.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

As duty worker, to act as the front door for adoption service. Using problem solving skills to respond to all enquiries that come into the Adoption Team, providing advice and support in situations that may not be straight forward.

To assist social workers in the assessment of the support needs and services required by adopted children and their families; This involves gathering appropriate information from parents, children and other professionals in relations to the childs needs and family functioning. Using skills to engage with families often at a time of crisis to develop an understanding of the issues impacting on the family. Analysis and decision making with regards to the assessment will be jointly with a social worker.

Using knowledge of the impact of trauma, separation, loss and adoption to work in a collaborative way with families encouraging and supporting them to establish approaches to parenting that improves and enhances the quality of family life and attachments.

To undertake direct work with adopted children and young people to promote their sense of identity, understanding of their life story and contribute to their wellbeing.

To complete case records as required in accordance with the councils recording policy and procedure.

Contributing to multiagency meetings to consider the eligibility of service users need. Working with partner agencies using creativity to develop packages of support that are responsive to the needs of individual children and families.

To take responsibility for the direct provision of support to families identified by the team manager. This may involve the post holder identifying any safeguarding concerns or where childrens needs are not met and reporting accordingly to the Team manager in accordance with the councils procedures. To report regularly to the supervisor and/or team manager.

To understand and support the different needs of members of the birth family and the adoptive family when facilitating and or supervising direct contact; always promoting the best interests of the child.

To identify and disseminate up-to-date information of relevant services, legislation and research to adopters in the Adoption West region.

To take a lead role in facilitating the Letter Box arrangements between adopted families and special guardians and birth families. This involves managing challenging situations and negotiation skills between all parties.

To assist in the organisation and facilitation of social and support events and training for adoptive families to promote their access to learning, networking and peer support.

Attend and contribute to team meetings. Take on duties and tasks to assist the development of the service.

Assist in the Home finding process for the children requiring adoption placements, by liaising with social workers and carers to write profiles of children, highlighting their particular needs.

Support birth parents/relatives on a 1-1 and group basis whose birth children have a plan of adoption

Ability to travel on a daily basis and to undertake visits to families in their own homes or in other settings

To undertake such other duties in respect of each case as directed by Adoption Managers.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in working with adoptive families
• Experience of work in a childrens social care or similar setting

Qualifications

Essential

• A levels / National Diploma or equivalent experience/skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Adoption West

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

The assessment of adopters and the matching and placements of children for adoption:

Undertaking assessments of prospective adopters and presenting assessments to the Adoption Panel

Provide support to prospective adopters during and after approval, including through the LAC reviewing process.

Contributing to the development and training of adopters.

Assessment of adoption support needs giving due consideration to the wishes and opinions of the child and the adoptive family, the nature of the problem that has called for adoption support:

To draw up support plan and implement, with the child and adoptive family, an appropriate action plan to come to terms with or ameliorate the identified problems.

To convene and chair case specific and other liaison/multiagency meetings as appropriate.

All children in need procedures are completed in a timely manner.

Applications sourced and made to the Adoption Support Fund

Providing an efficient homefinding service that meets the needs of children needing adoptive placements within prescribed timescales:

To provide consultation to Social workers who are placing children for adoption

To work jointly with social workers to assess appropriate matches for children needing adoptive placements.

To support and promote the development of a dedicated adoption team identity and shared objectives within a changing and developing environment which include:

To contribute to the timeliness of the Prospective Adopter Reports (PARs), Adoption Support Assessments and Non Agency Adoptions

The team continues to provide and develop the adoption support core offer as outlined in the adoption passport

Looked after children and adoption regulations requirements are completed within timescales.

Provision of birth records counseling and supporting adopted adults to access birth records.

Participate in the teams duty rota

Model and provide good equalities practice. Value diversity within the team and in contact with other professionals, children, young people and families.

Operate within the County policy and regularly updates him/herself with social work methods, new legislation and procedures, including Childrens Act 2004 and Every Child Matters.

To secure the effective involvement of parents/carers, children and young people in the development and evaluation of services.

Through liaison with other professionals build positive working relationships to ensure effective joint working practices.

Acquire and maintain local knowledge including links with and information of statutory and voluntary groups in order to maximise co-ordination and joint working to improve outcomes for children.

To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.

To assist the Manager and ATM in the robust management of resources within the team by ensuring quality and value for money in service delivery.

Specific requirements for this post:

Able to travel throughout the Adoption West area

Able to work outside normal working hours on a planned basis and at short notice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.
• Thorough understanding of the needs of children in care.
• Knowledge of Adoption Regulations (England) 2011, Adoption National Minimum Standards and associated guidance.
• Up to date knowledge of key child care legislation, policies and practices central to the implementation of a professional social work service on behalf of the council.
• Knowledge of Every Child Matters, the five outcomes and shared processes.
• Knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to assess impact for the service user.
• Knowledge of assessment processes including the contribution provided by other agencies, timescales and their impact on council and Government performance targets and indicators.
• Post qualifying experience of direct work with children, young people and families.
• Experience of working with children in care, their families and foster carers.
• Experience of completing assessments, reports and plans for children identified as vulnerable and in need.
• Proven record of challenging poor performance and evidence of improving performance.
• Ability to give objective timely advice.
• Knowledge and evidence of assessment skills, including engaging with users of services, other professionals and agencies to achieve a holistic assessment.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Proven organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, manage own time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to keep accurate electronic records.
• Ability to contribute positively to the social work team and department.
• Takes responsibility for own professional development and commitment to evidenced based practice.
• Good IT skills
• Ability to manage competing demands of a caseload.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with colleagues, outside agencies and service users.
• Ability to identify problems with some complexity and to demonstrate creative approach to such problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships within and outside the department.
• Ability to produce reports to required standard on time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training.
• Experience of assessment of Adopters or providing adoption support services.
• Experience of supervision.
• Experience of staff/students supervision or consultation.
• Supervision skills.
• Experience of delivering training

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification
• Social Work England registered

Desirable

• A post qualifying award in Social Work.
• A Practice Teachers Award

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Adoption West

B Bond Warehouse

Smeaton Road

BRISTOL

BS1 6XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached role description and person specification for more details about this vacancy and it's duties.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

To lead in ensuring that all policies and procedures take account of the legislation and guidance in this area and anticipates national strategic changes. In doing so, ensure the Council is fully compliant with its legal duties and responsibilities.

To undertake complex decisions about possible risk to members of the public and apply the policies and procedures for safeguarding adults fully and appropriately and allocate to a member of the team to take forward under section 42.

To manage a group of staff who work in a highly sensitive area for the council. In doing so to ensure that situations that are politically sensitive or include a complex multi-agency dynamic are appropriately managed.

Undertaking the lead role for HR issues within the team.

Hold clear accountability for safeguarding performance within the MASH, including timeliness, quality of decisionmaking, consistency of thresholds, and defensibility of outcomes, taking corrective action where performance falls below expected standards.

To use professional judgement and take full responsibility for the decisions made within the team with regard to the to service a high level of delivery and meeting national and local benchmarking requirements and adhering to local policies and procedures. This will be achieved by following the Multi Agency safeguarding policy produced by the SVPP and being answerable to the board as well as senior managers within the council.

To feed in statistical data to emerging concerns meetings with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) CQC and police regarding providers or others and be part of the decision-making process for future actions within the council and partner agencies.

Ensure supervision and performance management arrangements are in place, addressing poor performance promptly while supporting staff wellbeing and resilience in a highpressure safeguarding environment.

To develop and maintain relationships across service and agencies who are direct partners in the delivery of adult safeguarding by attending and being a professional partner.

To contribute to the work of the Safeguarding Adults Board and its subgroups via consultation and audit work.

To identify opportunities for service redesign that increases the effectiveness of the service and increases the safety of the people of Wiltshire.

Contribute to workforce plans to ensure the Council have access to appropriately qualified and trained staff to deliver these requirements.

Contribute to the multi-agency audit of the work within the MASH by collating data on alerts and outcomes and using this to observe trends and gaps in service in partnership with health and police colleagues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The daily working environment for all administrative staff therefore necessitates dealing with distressing and sensitive information.Under the direction of the Administration Manager manage own workload and prioritise effectively:-1.To provide a confidential, secretarial minute taking and admin support service to Adoption Wests Adoption Panels and other meetings as required. Panels are held frequently and the post holder is responsible for ensuring Agendas are efficiently arranged, quoracy is maintained and that statutory guidelines and timescales are met.2.To be part of the wider Business Support Team, ensuring that all departmental systems and processes are maintained and developed to meet the performance needs of the service;3.To provide secretarial support for all confidential and sensitive matters relating to various investigations, providing a fully responsive and flexible business support service within the department.Specific duties and responsibilities include:Minute Taking and Administering MeetingsTo service meetings, including:-Prepare and plan agendas for statutory Adoption Panels. Co-ordinating papers to ensure members have everything required to make safe recommendations to the Agency Decision Maker in relation to adoption placementsTo attend and take full, formal and detailed minutes of the confidential Adoption Panels which are a statutory requirement. Minutes produced are distributed within and outside the organization and are kept for up to 100 years, forming part of a childs record. It is vital that minutes are accurate as failure to do so could lead to an illegal and potentially dangerous placement of a childTo attend and take full minutes of other confidential meetings.To initiate and maintain systems for the recording of panel items and changes to data as required.Liaise with all attendees of meetings and act as the contact point for communications. Attendees may be internal or external to the organization. Actions to be taken will include agreeing Panel member attendance to ensure quoracy and equity of attendance across the year; management of agenda items to ensure Panels run efficiently including postponing or replacing items.Finding solutions to unexpected problems such as Panel quoracy, missing paperwork, unexpected gaps in agendasOrganisation and Co-ordination ActivitiesTo organise and book the Adoption Panels, along with co-ordinating independent and internal panel members attendance to ensure quoracy.Responsibility for the organisation of associated activities relating to Adoption Panels such as conferences, annual events, training days, etc; undertaking all associated activities (e.g. booking of venues, refreshments etc)Text ProcessingTo apply a high skill level to the production of all text processing as required by senior managers (e.g. Complex reports, tables, minutes, presentations, leaflets, brochures, statistics etc), including the drafting of routine correspondence in the absence of managers; utilising shorthand skills and copy typing as required.Customer Care -To ensure a professional response service to all callers, including:-Being the point of contact for communications, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality, tact and discretion.Providing advice and guidance on Panel processes and requirements to practitioners, managers and attendees as necessary.Records and Information Systems -To be responsible for all records and information held in relation Adoption Panels, including:-Maintaining a confidential filing system, holding sensitive records, both electronic and paper based, ensuring the security of information/data and complying with policy and procedure.To assist with the maintenance of departmental databases Charms and operate all software systems, ensuring the accurate collection and recording of data and information.To interrogate and produce reports from various systems for senior managers as required.To collate statistical and other management information as requested.General Administrative Duties -To support the Business Services Team to deliver the full range of secretarial and administrative services across the Department, including:-To provide advice/guidance to other administrative staff as necessaryTo carry out specific project work, under the direction of the managerTo undertake routine processes associated with Reviews/Conferences of Children who are In Care and subject to Child Protection ProceduresTo respond flexibly to the needs of the whole service, providing cover across teams/Offices as and when requiredAssist in the development of all systems/procedures operating with the Team/Area

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Some experience of secretarial and administrative experience
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Ability to forge and maintain good working relationships with others, at all levels.
• Ability /Confidence to meet difficult situations with a calm and mature attitude and find solutions to unexpected problems
• Able to undertake research and analysis of specific topics, without supervision
• Able to attend meetings, and produce accurate, succinct, record/minutes
• Proficient in use of Microsoft packages, internet, Powerpoint, Excel, etc
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good Audio Typing skills

Desirable

• Work experience in public sector or social care/education setting
• Evidence of establishing and maintaining new systems

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A Level standard
• RSA Stage II Word Processing or equivalent
• NVQ Level II/III Business Administration or equivalent

Desirable

• Shorthand /Speedwriting qualification speed of 100 wpm
• ECDL / IT qualifications
• RSA III Word processing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• We are looking for someone with experience in health or social care, a good understanding of mental health, and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Monkton Park

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will bring experience from housing, advice, or care services, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Youll be comfortable working independently, managing your time, and using IT systems to record and track cases. A good understanding of housing law and the challenges faced by people in housing need will help you thrive in this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)