Safeguarding Support Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

The Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals, including children and adults, from potential harm and neglect. Our dedicated Safeguarding Teams across the region provide essential leadership, guidance, and support to staff throughout the organization.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Safeguarding Support Coordinator to become an integral part of our team. This crucial position underpins our dedication to delivering safe and effective care.

The successful candidate will primarily operate from our designated office location, with the expectation of traveling to various sites within the Lancashire & South Cumbria area. Collaboration with fellow members of the Safeguarding Administration Team is essential to ensure a streamlined and confidential service.

This role presents unique challenges and demands, requiring the handling of sensitive and confidential information. The candidate must possess the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, engaging with relevant professionals within the Safeguarding Team and partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a solid administrative background, encompassing a variety of office-related tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, MS Teams, and Outlook is essential. A comprehensive understanding of safeguarding administrative processes and experience in minute-taking during multi-agency meetings is also required.

The candidate should exhibit exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage their workload efficiently. A proactive and enthusiastic attitude is essential, along with a collaborative spirit. Flexibility is important, as the individual may be called upon to support other team members during periods of absence.

About Our Organization

The Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust offers a diverse range of services, including secondary mental health care. Our specialized provisions encompass inpatient services for children and adolescents, perinatal mental health, and forensic services, including both low and medium secure care.

Additionally, we provide various physical health and well-being services within the community, collaborating with numerous partners across the Lancashire, Cumbria, and Sefton regions.

The Trust promotes flexible working arrangements, recognizing that a healthy work/life balance enhances the well-being of our employees. We are open to discussing various working patterns, including term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. We encourage candidates to express their preferences clearly during the application process.

Job Requirements

For further details regarding the specific responsibilities and qualifications for this role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 / RSA Level 3 or equivalent experience.
  • Background in Business Administration.
  • ECDL certification.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in a variety of secretarial functions.
  • Familiarity with safeguarding administrative processes.
  • Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office applications.

Experience

Essential

  • Administration of meetings, including organization, minute-taking, and document management.
  • Data entry and verification.
  • Experience in a secretarial capacity.

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