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Independent chair

Independent chair

The Torbay and Devon Safeguarding Adults Partnership works with all the statutory partner agencies and other organisations to ensure that we are meeting the requirements that are detailed in the Care Act 2014, and that we oversee the effectiveness of the services that are being delivered to some of the most vulnerable groups in our community. I am the Independent Chair for the Partnership and responsibilities include:

  • Developing a collaborative and effective partnership approach that addresses the needs of people in both Torbay and Devon.
  • Improving the transparency and accountability of the work that is carried out by partners in both areas.
  • Providing support and effective leadership to the board, overseeing all tasks including the board’s strategic plan and annual report.
  • Promoting a collaborative learning culture between board members that makes sure that learning is taken from Safeguarding Adults Reviews and other areas of work.
  • Making sure that the voices of people who need care and support and their families, are heard and acted upon within the board’s work.
  • Ensuring that the principles of ‘Making Safeguarding Personal’ are embedded in the work of the board and in operational practice.

I have been fortunate enough to have worked in a number of roles within child and adult safeguarding. In that time I have gained extensive experience of working at a senior level within strategic partnerships and delivering outcomes that meet national inspection frameworks and standards. I currently work with organisations in both the private and public sector to deliver organisational change.  I am passionate about partnership working and ensuring that all services for vulnerable people are person-centred, promote independence, and help individuals to keep safe.

The commitment by all organisations to the Partnership is particularly strong and we will work with other strategic boards to ensure that we deliver the best possible outcomes for people in both Devon and Torbay.

 

Paul Northcott

To contact Paul Northcott please email the TDSAP Office at safeguardingadultsboardsecure-mailbox@devon.gov.uk

 

 


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