Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults

Job summary Are you a well‑motivated individual who is passionate about safeguarding? We are looking for a person who is committed to protecting and improving the lives of individuals and their families. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated, well‑organised practitioner, who has experience working within the Safeguarding Adult arena to provide additional support to our existing team. It is important that the candidate has experience working closely with clinicians and other external statutory partners and must have a sound level of knowledge regarding current safeguarding adult legislation and statutory guidance. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. In addition, the post holder will need to work effectively and flexibly to respond appropriately to challenging circumstances and be able to work on their own initiative. Main duties of the job This role supports the Head of Safeguarding (Children and Adults). The role entails working across the local health and social care economy to prevent harm, fostering and facilitating multi‑professional interagency working in respect of Safeguarding Adults. Safeguarding training so that CWPT staff have the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to address actual and potential harm, including domestic abuse and undertaking reviews on behalf of CWPT where required. To act as a resource on safeguarding adults issues, providing accessible, accurate and relevant advice and information to staff within CWPT. Responding to requests for multi‑agency reviews and audits from the Safeguarding Boards / Partnerships. About us At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more Staff networks and support group Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata Contract: Secondment Working pattern: Part‑time Reference number: 444-7660210-CORP Job locations: Wayside House Wilsons Lane, Longford Coventry CV6 6NY Job description responsibilities To promote the safeguarding of adults with care and support needs within the organisation. To identify and champion safeguarding adults development and innovations. To promote continuous improvement in the delivery of excellent services. Ensure that the views of service users, their carers, families and representatives are taken into account in the development and implementation of safeguarding adults service provision. To influence service delivery around domestic abuse, seeking to empower colleagues, clients, and carers. To overcome staff and public barriers to understanding the area of safeguarding adults including issues around domestic abuse and the assessment of mental capacity. Training To support the Head of Safeguarding and Safeguarding team in meeting the safeguarding adults training needs for the organisations staff. To support the Head of Safeguarding and Safeguarding team in the design/deliver or commission training that gives the opportunity for retention of knowledge and facilitates transfer of learning experiences to the workplace and then to evaluate the training. To contribute to multi‑agency pool in delivering training. Person Specification Essential Registered Professional or Equivalent Experience In depth knowledge of adult safeguarding and domestic abuse issues including policies and procedures. In depth knowledge of the nature and effects of adult abuse. Knowledge and understanding of current NHS Policy Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust Wayside House Wilsons Lane, Longford Coventry CV6 6NY Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr