Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner

2 weeks ago


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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Children and Adult’s Team within Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT).

The post will based within the Pennine locality at Daisyfield Mill, however there is an expectation that staff would be able to travel to other LSCFT bases as required.

The main remit of this post will be to provide safeguarding input within the mental health services in the Pennine area and therefore we are looking for a nurse or social worker with experience of working within safeguarding.

Working within a multi-professional / agency context the successful applicant will provide expert training, supervision and advice to health and social care practitioners on a wide range of safeguarding issues that impact on children, young people, adults and their families. The role will be underpinned by a sound knowledge of the legal frameworks that shape the safeguarding agenda including The Children Act (1989; 2004), The Care Act (2014), The Mental Health Act (1983) and The Mental Capacity Act (2005).

The successful applicant will support the development of single and multi-agency, safeguarding policies, procedures and clinical practice, ensuring practice is current and up to date in line with local and national priorities. The applicant will be required to support organisational safeguarding arrangements, contribute to the trust’s quality and assurance framework and support the team in fulfilling statutory safeguarding duties outlined by the Think Family Safeguarding Agenda.

The post holder will work closely with the Named Nurses and Named Professionals for Safeguarding Children, Adults and MCA to ensure appropriate quality assurance mechanisms are in place and to assist in the development of skills and competencies of the LSCFT workforce.

Safeguarding is a valued and integral part of multi-disciplinary working across the Trust and the post involves opportunities to contribute to wider practice development and initiatives in line with a new locality model and Integrated Care Partnerships (ICP). The scope of the post will include the development of effective inter-disciplinary and inter-agency communication and relationships to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, families and adults.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire and South Cumbria area.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Safeguarding is integral to governance arrangements within LSCFT and we are looking for someone with leadership experience and a track record in providing high standards of care to the most vulnerable children and adults in our society. The successful applicant must demonstrate a passion for safeguarding children, adults and their families and share the teams commitment to deliver services that are reliable, of high quality and safe in an area of work that is demanding, challenging yet extremely rewarding.

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.



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

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Children and Adult's Team within Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT). The post will based within the Pennine locality at Daisyfield Mill, however there is an expectation that staff would be able to travel to other LSCFT...


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

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Children and Adult's Team within Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT). The post will based within the Pennine locality at Daisyfield Mill, however there is an expectation that staff would be able to travel to other LSCFT...


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

    We currently have a vacancy within the LSCFT Safeguarding Team for a Safeguarding Practitioner to support the Trust's commitment to safeguard and protect vulnerable Adults, Children and Families. Safeguarding is integral to governance arrangements within LSCFT and we are looking for someone with leadership experience and of providing high standards of care...


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

    Safeguarding is a valued and integral part of multi-disciplinary working across the Trust and the post involves opportunities to contribute to wider practice development and initiatives in line with a new locality model and Integrated Care Partnerships (ICP). The scope of the post will include the development of effective inter-disciplinary and inter-agency...


  • Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Blackburn with Darwen Council Full time

    Job description **Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week** **Department: Adults and Health** **Shortlisting date: 28th October 2024** **Interview Date: Week commencing 4th November 2024** In Blackburn with Darwen we believe we have the solid foundations for providing excellent social work services to local people. We are looking...


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

    The Liaison and Diversion Deputy Team Leader/Specialist Practitioner is someone with a clinical qualification and experience and knowledge of Health and Social care and with specialist knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable groups and those likely to be disadvantaged by their involvement in the justice system.


  • Blackburn, United Kingdom Priory Group Full time

    Specialist Practitioner – Sexual Offending Behaviour Department: Nursing Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Kemple View Compensation: £44,953 / year Description Priory Kemple View is seeking to recruit a Specialist Practitioner in Sexual Offending Behaviour to join the team. This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. Located in...


  • Blackburn, United Kingdom Priory Group Full time

    A healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Practitioner in Sexual Offending Behaviour to join their team in Blackburn, England. The role involves working collaboratively with nursing staff to optimize patient care and deliver tailored treatment plans for individuals with complex mental health needs. Candidates should possess relevant postgraduate...


  • Blackburn, United Kingdom Circle Health Group Full time

    Lead Theatre Practitioner – Endoscopy The Beardwood Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Competitive Salary (depending on level of experience training and qualification) The Beardwood Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics performing more complex surgery than...


  • Blackburn, United Kingdom Circle Health Group Full time

    Lead Theatre Practitioner - EndoscopyThe Beardwood Hospital37.5 Hours & PermanentCompetitive Salary (depending on level of experience training and qualification)The Beardwood HospitalIs part of Circle Health Group Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics performing more complex surgery than any...