Independent Chair, Dudley Safeguarding Adult Board

Summary

The role of an Independent Chair is essential for Dudley Safeguarding Adult Board, to deliver the functions required under the Care Act 2014. The role is required to ensure independent leadership and strategic vision to the Safeguarding Adults agenda across Dudley and ensure that the Board has an independent, objective and authoritative identity.

Dimensions

• The role is appointed by the DSPP
• The role is independent of the DSPP member organisations but will be accountable to the DSPP.
• There are no direct budget responsibilities.
• The appointment is initially for 24days each year for an initial 2-year fixed term, and subject to annual review with an annual break clause
• Have the flexibility to carry out the required tasks and duties, including working outside normal office hours.
• Be accessible to Board Members outside of Board meetings

Responsibilities

• Chair Dudley Safeguarding Adults Board (DSAB) in a professional manner, ensuring that all partners contribute fully to DSAB meetings and business.
• Be responsible for the effective delivery of Section 43 and Schedule 2 of the Care Act 2014, which relates to how DSAB is managed and delivered.
• Provide independent scrutiny, leadership and strategic vision to the Safeguarding Adults agenda, along with any subgroups or other meetings as necessary.
• Ensure the Board have independent objectives and authoritative identities.
• Prepare a Safeguarding Adult's Strategy with annual delivery plans, prepared through consultation with partners and the community, setting out the short- and longer-term actions the Board as a whole and each individual member organisation will take to help adults across Dudley.
• To oversee the completion of the SAB's Annual Reports, ensuing the boards activities are reflected and inclusive of an assessment of the effectiveness of local safeguarding arrangements and the challenges for the next year.
• Ensure Section 44 of the Care Act 2014 Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs) are commissioned, outcomes and actions taken, published and reported in the annual report

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