Social Work England Non-Executive Board Member, Audit and Risk
- Employer
- Department for Education
- Location
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Salary
- £350 a day plus expenses
- Closing date
- 29 Apr 2019
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- Sector
- Central government
- Contract Type
- Interim, contract and temporary
- Hours
- Part Time / Job share
The Department for Education and the Department of Health & Social Care are looking to appoint a non-executive director to the Board of Social Work England, with specific skills in the area of audit and risk. Social Work England will be a new specialist regulator for all social workers that has an absolute focus on protecting the health and wellbeing of those individuals who need social work support.
Please note this is a joint ministerial appointment by the Department for Education and the Department for Health and Social Care.
Essential criteria
Candidates will demonstrate:
• A commitment to the values of equality, human rights and inclusion and an ability to champion these and ensure that they underpin the work of the Board;
• A commitment to engaging service users and ensuring their voice is taken into account within decision making processes;
• An ability to set strategic direction and engage in constructive debate and challenge at all levels; and
• An ability to work collaboratively at senior/Board level to plan and facilitate decisions.
Together with expertise and ability in:
• Senior financial management and accounting, including audit and procurement expertise; and an accountancy or auditing qualification with associated professional membership (eg CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA);
• chairing an Audit and Risk Committee; and
• The development and review of internal controls and risk management systems including governance at a senior level.
Desirable criteria
It is also desirable that candidates demonstrate:
• An understanding of the regulation of professionals/individuals; and
• Experience of organisations undergoing set-up and/or newly formed organisations
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