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The Durham Safeguarding Adults Partnership works in partnership to safeguard and promote the well-being of adults in its area and to prevent and protect adults at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect.

The role of the Partnership Review Officer offers an opportunity to join the DSAP Business Unit and to support the board with its statutory responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding Adult Reviews under Section 44 of the Care Act 2014 and the Safe Durham Partnership with Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

The work will involve supporting the delivery of safeguarding adult reviews and domestic abuse related death reviews in a timely manner. It requires the postholder to liaise with a wide range of agencies, partners and stakeholders to discharge functions related to reviews.  The role requires effective management of the administration systems relating to respective reviews, including the use of various software packages. This is an essential requirement for the timeliness and successful completion of reviews.

The successful candidate will be joining a small, dedicated team that supports the work of the adult partnership.

For further information about the post please contact: Heidi Gibson, DSAP Business Manager or Pam Jobbins DSAP Training and Development Officer on 03000 267965/264423. Email sabsecured@durham.gov.uk

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will have a good understanding of the safeguarding adults and domestic abuse agenda and demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills. You will be committed to promoting the voice of adults, carers and advocates as well as practitioners. You will be responsible for supporting the coordination and administrative process for both safeguarding adults and domestic abuse related reviews and as such will have the ability to prioritise, organise and manage a workload.

The successful candidate will be responsible for making arrangements for meetings, agenda setting, minute taking and follow up actions including organising multi-agency events. Undertaking project and administrative tasks as required, including research, planning, preparation and presentation of information to a range of agencies and management levels and supporting the business unit, DSAP Independent Chair, Panel Chairs and Authors as appropriate.
 
The successful candidate will hold responsibility for maintaining effective communicative links between the Safeguarding Adults Partnership, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Executive Group and Safe Durham Partnership. It includes, statutory and relevant partners including the local authority, health, and police. Reporting to the DSAP Business Manager, Strategic Managers, Panel Chairs and the DSAP Independent Chair.
 
Required Qualifications: NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or relevant subject area or substantial experience or BTEC Higher in Public Administration or equivalent/ substantial experience.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. 
 

INTERVIEWS
 
Interviews are anticipated to be held mid-end November 2025.
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website 

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
 
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
 

HOW TO APPLY 
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentAHS@durham.gov.uk
 
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