New Review Opportunity
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Accredited SILP™ Reviewers who join Momentum receive opportunities to apply through Review Consulting to undertake SILP reviews.
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Review Opportunities
Halton Adult Safeguarding Board
Halton Adult Safeguarding Board is seeking to identify an independent reviewer to complete a newly commissioned Safeguarding Adult Review.
The case:
This review relates to a woman with care and support needs aged 68 years. She moved with her sister from Liverpool to Runcorn. She had physical needs and a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Concerns were raised by the social landlord in relation to home conditions and non-engagement with health and mental health services. The case was closed as staff were advised that the sisters were to move back to Liverpool.
A further referral was received by the local authority and again the case was closed due to lack of engagement and no concerns raised in respect of her capacity or decision making at the time of their involvement.
The case has been referred to Coroners Court.
Review Themes
- Multi agency working
- Management of people who do not engage
- Mental capacity assessments
- Cross boundary working
Required skills, knowledge and experience.
- Experience of facilitation skills and ability to handle multiple perspectives and potentially sensitive and complex group dynamics.
- Have demonstrable experience of using analytical, listening, report writing and communication skills.
- Leadership experience of working within a multi-agency safeguarding environment.
- Enhanced knowledge around the guidelines set out in the Care Act 2014 and experience of safeguarding practice, research, guidance and legislation relating to health, social care and criminal justice.
- Evidence of skills and experience in engaging in difficult conversations with affected adults and their families
- Experience and knowledge relevant to the circumstances in the individual case.
We will have to confirm with the reviewer at the point of commissioning what the precise remuneration levels will be for this review.
How to apply
To apply for this review you will need:
- cover letter (one side)
- CV
- Confirmation that you do not have either a current or historical connection to the agencies / organisations involved in the review.
Please express an initial interest in this opportunity by clicking here to send us a whats app message. You can also ask any questions and clarifications using the link as well.
The deadline for receipt of your application is midnight on 6th August.
Documents in support of your application will be received via our reviews inbox: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
The bullet points above outline the the particular requirements for this review. Donna’s accompanying documents will also be submitted as she will have oversight of the review.
You are encouraged to apply using other examples of your written work. Donna's CV and published reviews will be sent with your application, as she has oversight of the work.
All Momentum members have access to the membership hub, which contains videos, templates & pdfs. Click here for details of the one to one mentoring upgrades offered by Donna. For admin questions contact [email protected].
New reviewers begin their independent review journey every day. Draw on the relevant experience you have from your background, the soft skills you can bring to this review & the vision you have for the review in question. A well crafted application with reference to the circumstances of the particular review is more relevant and desirable than a standard application designed for any review which references a bank of review experience.
Review Consulting is responsible for this work. You will receive an opening letter at the start of the review explaining what we need from you & when. For invoice queries please contact [email protected]
Watch the 3 workshops below in your membership hub under Momentum Bonus Training heading:
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Donna Ohdedar
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser, solutions focused mentor, public speaker & trainer, Donna offers her university accredited training programme, SILP School. She is also host of the Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Sector podcast.
