About the role:
The Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (GSAB) is looking for an experienced and effective Independent Chair. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the long-term strategic direction of adult safeguarding in Gloucestershire, particularly as we are about to embark on a new 3-year strategic plan.
GSAB plays a crucial role in ensuring agencies collaborate to protect adults in Gloucestershire from abuse and neglect. The Independent Chair will ensure GSAB operates effectively, adhering to the relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.
The Chair will promote partnership working with agencies and individuals with lived experience, challenge and hold partners to account, and serve as an independent voice for the Board. This role requires a resilient, enthusiastic, committed, and determined leader to advance the Safeguarding Adults agenda.
The role is expected to require up to 36 days per year (approximately 3 days per month), with specific commitments agreed upon during the appointment process. The initial term is 2 years, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement, and includes a 6-month probationary period.
About us:
The aim of the Board is to safeguard and promote the welfare of adults at risk to enable them to retain independence, wellbeing and choice and to access their human right to live a life that is free from abuse and neglect.
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