Member

NATIONAL INDEPENDENT SAFEGUARDING BOARD
Appointment of Member
Brief background on the Body
The Deputy Minister for Social Services has agreed the process for making appointments to the National Independent Safeguarding Board (‘the National Board’) established under section 132 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
The main responsibility of the members of the National Board will be to ensure that the duties of the National Board are effectively delivered. The National Board will receive information from local Safeguarding Boards and others to assist it to assure Welsh Ministers that safeguarding and protection are being appropriately led, developed, challenged and promoted in Wales.
Remuneration and time commitment
Members will be remunerated at £198.00 per day with an expected time commitment of 24 days per year. Travel and expenses will be paid and appointment will be for a three-year period.  Meetings of the National Board are normally held on-line via Teams or in Cardiff with regular meetings at other locations throughout Wales.  The scheduling of subsequent meetings will be considered and determined by the appointees to the National Board and will need to reflect their duties to secure effective all-Wales engagement and participation.
Reason for appointments
We are seeking to make 1 appointment to ensure the National Board continues to operate with a maximum...