Safeguarding Professional
8 hours ago
What’s the role?
We are looking to fill two Band 6 Safeguarding Professional positions in the integrated Somerset NHS FT Safeguarding Service. You will provide advice and support to frontline staff across the Trust as part of the safeguarding duty team. As part of your role, you will also provide safeguarding supervision and assist in training provision when required. You will be an essential, core member of the Trust safeguarding service, supported by senior leads, Named professionals and the Safeguarding Duty Team Manager. You will receive a full and robust induction programme based on your individual needs and will be supported with relevant training as identified during your time in post.
We are looking for a dedicated healthcare professional or equivalent(e.g. nurse, social worker, allied health professional, police officer or teacher)with demonstrable practitioner experience and working knowledge of safeguarding children and/or adults.
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone
- To contribute to and promote the Safeguarding agenda, including the Mental Capacity Act, domestic abuse, adult protection, child protection and Prevent within Somerset Partnership in line with national and local guidance.
- To provide support and advice to Trust staff in relation to safeguarding.
- To assist in the development, maintenance, provision, reviewing /auditing and supporting the delivery of the safeguarding training plan.
- To assist in the development, maintenance, provision, reviewing /auditing and supporting the delivery of the safeguarding supervision plan.
- To deputise for your line manager as and when needed.
- To work collaboratively with other members of the Safeguarding Team to provide holistic expert help and advice on safeguarding matters.
- To actively contribute to the safeguarding teams support to the Team Managers and leaders across the trust.
- To provide specialist safeguarding training directly to frontline practitioners of all disciplines and at all levels of the Trust consummate with your role and experience.
- To work within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) representing the Trust on often highly complex safeguarding matters.
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