Interim Adult Social Care Policy Lead

THE CLIENT
Our client is a London Borough which is radically overhauling policies and procedures in Adult Social Care in line with the Care Act and a significant three year savings plan. As part of this process, they are recruiting an interim Policy Lead in Adult Social Care to assess and analyse the current policies and procedures which are not sufficiently robust and to implement new and improved policies and procedures.

THE INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
Key criteria are.
. Understanding of the legislation and policy framework for Adult Social Care practice in England
. Experience of Adult Social Care policy review, development and assurance - ideally includes Care Act and National Offender Management policies
. Development and production of clear and easy to follow written operational procedures
. Experience of running policy and operational procedures training and producing training materials
. Ability to work with and positively influence senior leadership teams up to director level
. Experience of Local Authority governance structures and decision making processes
. Experience of working with elected Members

THE INTERIM MANAGER
We are only able to consider applicants who have detailed policy and procedures expertise gained from senior management experience of adult social care in a Local Authority setting. This is absolutely critical.