Independent Chair of Falkirk Adult Protection & Protection & Child Protection Committee - FLK13227
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £300.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | Falkirk, FK1 5RS |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Falkirk Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | FLK13227 |
Summary
Job Advert
Child Protection and Adult Protection Committees are committed to the protection of vulnerable children and adults as set out in national guidance. Falkirk Committees are well established and strongly supported by local partners.
As independent Chair to both Falkirk Child and Adult Protection Committees, you will provide effective strategic leadership and direction to these Committees in carrying out their core business functions, including the Chairing of Committee meetings. You will ensure that the work and priorities of the Committees closely align with relevant strategic and operational structures at both local and national levels. You will attend the Public Protection Chief Officer Group to present and reflect the work of the Committees and contribute to the wider public protection priorities of the Community Planning Partnership.
You will have extensive knowledge and experience of leading partnership groups at a senior level and have working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and operational requirements. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication and influencing skills. You will have a strong commitment to the value of partnership working, continuous improvement and learning cultures.
The role will be for two years. Office space can be made available when required but it is anticipated that the post holder will attend a variety of locations for meetings and principally work from home. Access to email and the ability to use video conferencing facilities are essential. The Chair will be supported by the Lead Officer for Child and Adult Protection and have access to administrative support for the purpose of Committee.
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
Remuneration is set at £350 per day for a minimum of 36 days per year, plus relevant travel and subsistence expenses in line with Falkirk Council policies.
If you would like to discuss the position informally please contact kelly.young@falkirk.gov.uk to arrange a phone call with the Chief Social Work Officer.
Interviews will be held on: 29th September 2025.
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