Administrative Support Specialist for Safeguarding Services

4 hours ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a challenging role in safeguarding?


South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and capable administrative support specialist to join our safeguarding team.


The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support for safeguarding activities and team functions, working autonomously and as part of a team to prioritize their workload efficiently.


This is an interesting and varied administration role that requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


We are committed to providing high-quality safeguarding services to patients, colleagues, and our system partners, and we strive to make a real difference in people's lives.


In return, we offer a competitive salary of £25,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a standard working week of 37 hours, 27 days' annual leave (rising to 29 days after five years), and access to a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, career progression opportunities, and staff networks.


We welcome applications from individuals who embody our values of one team, compassionate, and innovative. If you have a strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, and a passion for safeguarding, we would love to hear from you.


Please note that the salary may vary based on your location within England.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide a professional and efficient customer-focused service when dealing with all queries to the department and all safeguarding activity.
  • Liaise with staff, safeguarding colleagues, and management within the Trust, and with external stakeholders, to coordinate meetings and support the flow of information.
  • Arrange facilities for meetings, ensuring room booking, IT, and equipment arrangements are appropriate to the function and that associated materials are planned and prepared for.
  • Keep databases/referral management systems up to date to reflect current team status.
  • Support the safeguarding referrals process, taking great care to consider data protection and GDPR legislation.
  • Support the safeguarding department with stationery supplies/ordering and general administration tasks as determined by line management.
  • Take minutes at meetings as required.
  • Responsible for supporting the formatting of policies, standing operating procedures (SOPs), and team resources.
  • Responsible for ad hoc administration tasks to support the head and deputy head of safeguarding in their safeguarding functions.
  • Other administrative tasks, as appropriate to the role.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • English and Maths GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification at the discretion of the Trust).
  • Previous administration experience.
  • Some experience of working in Safeguarding is beneficial.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Outlook.


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