Independent Member of the Standards Committee – Department for Communities

Independent Member of the Standards Committee – Department for Communities The Committee is an advisory body with an independent chairperson, two independent members, and departmental officials responsible for providing the Department for Communities Deputy Secretary of Supporting People Group with assurance on social security and child maintenance standards of decision making and financial accuracy. Responsibilities Provide assurance to the Deputy Secretary of Supporting People Group that effective decision-making checking procedures are in place; Confirm legislation is properly applied; Monitor and report performance against quality targets; Identify common trends relating to the quality of decision making in Supporting People and Work and Health Groups and highlight areas where improvement is needed; Make specific recommendations on any area considered appropriate; Provide assurance to the Deputy Secretary of Supporting People Group that mechanisms are in place to feedback results to the Department to enable continuous improvement; Report to the Deputy Secretary of Supporting People Group on the operation of the decision-making process and make recommendations for changes where necessary; Provide the Deputy Secretary of Supporting People Group with an annual assurance in the form of reports on the quality of decision making in Supporting People and Work and Health Groups and other reports as appropriate; Provide assurance on the quality of decision making with the results of financial accuracy. Minimum Requirements Applicants must have: A knowledge of the strategic issues affecting the Department for Communities social security and child maintenance business areas and the impact on service delivery; A knowledge of public opinion on social security and child maintenance matters; Experience of working with the voluntary sector, community groups, trade unions, or other groups representing customers in their dealings with the Department for Communities; Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives; An ability to articulate views clearly and concisely to inform discussion and decision making. Applications are welcome from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service, including those looking for an opportunity to use their skills and experience. A Guaranteed Interview Scheme is in place for applicants with a disability. Previous experience of serving on a Board is not required to apply. The closing date is 12 noon on 25 March 2024 . Late applications will not be considered. How to Apply We request that you please send: A completed application form and An equal opportunities monitoring form via e-mail to Standards.Committee@DFCNI.gov.uk . If you are unable to return your completed forms via e-mail and wish to post or hand-deliver them, please advise the Department via the above e-mail address in advance or call Bernie McVey at 0300 076 1421 or James Hood at 0300 076 2402. Additional Information NIAO Conflicts of Interest guide (external link opens in a new window/tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr