Safeguarding Specialist

4 weeks ago


Upminster, Greater London, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safeguarding Specialist to join our dynamic team at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Named Professional and Head of Safeguarding for Adults and Children in delivering on the aims and objectives set out within the NELFT Safeguarding Strategy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Deliver the safeguarding work plan and ensure that NELFT meets its statutory safeguarding requirements.
  • Support services within their operational bases to fulfil their obligations commensurate with their roles.
  • Provide advice via the duty safeguarding helpline and deliver safeguarding training to NELFT services.
  • Provide Safeguarding Supervision to operational services and support internal and external case escalations.
  • Support the review of new and existing safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Lead on and/or oversee internal and external audits and review and analysis of safeguarding data.
  • Complete internal, mandatory and statutory reports to the agreed deadlines.
  • Attend priority internal, external safeguarding meetings and deputise for the Named Professional at internal and external meetings.
  • Work alongside our NELFT safeguarding children's colleagues and promote 'Think Family'.
  • Support our external partners and operational colleagues to effectively coordinate and communicate all safeguarding concerns.
  • Cross-cover in staff absence during sickness and annual leave.
  • Support staff in the preparation of written reports both in relation to formal Child Protection procedures and for legal proceedings.
Requirements
  • Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with current registration with NMC or HCPC.
  • Teaching/Mentoring Qualification/working towards.
  • Evidence of on-going Safeguarding Children level 3 training.
  • Minimum of two years' experience post registration.
  • Experience of interagency work, involved in Audit, undertaking report writing and participation on safeguarding reviews.
Working for NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes the welfare of our patients, staff and their families. We encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster.



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