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Staffordshire County Council (SCC) is inviting providers to express an interest, in providing and delivering the Independent Person (IP) role for all Statutory Stage 2 Independent Investigations, in line with The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) 2006. In addition, providing and delivering the Review Panellists and Chairs for Stage 3 Complaints Review Panels, in line with the above-mentioned legislation.
The detail of such roles is detailed below. Providers should ensure their services are able to deliver:
⢠Ensuring as an IP, the investigation process is open, transparent and fair.
⢠Working alongside an Independent Investigating Officer, to provide an independent and objective view.
⢠Being involved in all aspects of an investigation, including interviewing relevant staff members and viewing information held by the Local Authority.
⢠Considering the draft report of the Investigating Officer and producing their own report, commenting on the findings and recommendations, and stating if they agree.
⢠Ensuring their availability to enable statutory timescales to be met.
⢠In the event that the matter progresses to a Stage 3 Complaints Review Panel, ensuring their attendance at said Panel and providing their input as required.
⢠In the event that difficulties arise during the investigation process, the IP should bring these to the attention of the Local Authority without delay.
⢠Ensuring as a Review Panellist or Chair; the allocated officers are reflective of the local population and hold the skills and experience required for dealing with the particular case.
⢠The Review Panellist or Chair should conduct the Panel in accordance with the legislation.
Expressions of interest should contain a brief summary, no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining any previous experience of carrying out this work.
This should be returned to complaints&…@staffordshire.gov.uk by 1st August 2023.
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