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Lead Officer, Adult Support & Protection and Mental Health
37 hours per week, Permanent position
£54,310 to £59,114 per annum (inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)
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As Lead Officer for Adult Support & Protection and Mental Health, you will set a high standard of adult protection by implementing and maintaining a system for monitoring the performance of adult support and protection services, to ensure that the Comhairle’s statutory duties and functions are effectively discharged.
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You will have lead responsibility for the duties delegated by the Chief Social Work Officer, to undertake the professional social work operational lead functions in relation to the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2007, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and any subsequent relevant legislation affecting social work with adults.
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As Lead Officer you will provide support to the Adult Protection Committee ensuring that core responsibilities and key objectives are effectively discharged under the direction and leadership of the Chair of the Committee and to report appropriately. You will provide a bridge between the strategic overview of the Adult Protection Committee and front-line operations.
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In conjunction with the Service Manager, Assessment and Care Mana...