The post is hosted by Halton Borough Council and will be filled for a period of two years on a consultancy basis paid through the local authority payroll for HMRC purposes.
The Halton Autism Action Alliance is looking to appoint a Partnership Chair of this newly established board, which will be responsible for the delivery of the new One Halton All-Age Autism Strategy and associated Delivery Plan. This ambitious new strategy aims to take a more joined-up and holistic approach to developing opportunities and realising potential for people with Autism at every stage of their lives.
The Alliance brings together different organisations, services and stakeholders to create an integrated strategic planning forum that is responsible for identifying local commissioning priorities and developing/improving autism provision across the local health and social care landscape. This strategic, multi-agency approach will result in improved experiences and better outcomes for people with autism and their families/carers.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about improving the lives of people with autism in Halton.
To be successful, applicants must have relevant experience in Autism and will need to demonstrate significant experience of working at a senior leadership level within health/social care.
The following skills and experience will also be required:
- The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and productive partnerships;
- Experience of successfully chairing high-level, complex/multi-agency meetings;
- Exceptional communication skills and political astuteness;
- An awareness of the issues faced by people with autism and a sound knowledge of relevant legislation, good practice and guidance;
- A commitment to delivering the strategy in collaboration with all stakeholders.
The post holder will be required to attend six board meetings per calendar year and this would include setting agendas and reading/preparing for the meetings up to a maximum of 6 days per year.
The Partnership Chair will be accountable to the Principal Social Worker/Divisional Manager for Care Management and undertake quarterly meetings to review the role.
Application Process: Cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and relevant experience, accompanied by your CV. The letter should be no more than 3 sides of A4.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Marie Lynch, Divisional Manager on 0151 511 8392 or Patrick Frost, Principal Manager on 0151 511 8086.
Closing date: 31st March 2019, close of play.
Address for cover letters/CVs to be submitted:
Emma Sutton-Thompson
Principal Manager
Policy, Performance and Customer Care
Halton Borough Council
Runcorn Town Hall
Heath Road
Runcorn
WA7 5TD