Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic administrator to work within the CWP corporate Safeguarding services to provide a quality, comprehensive administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Safeguarding Team.
The Safeguarding administrator is responsible for the efficient coordination of processes and systems to support administrative functions within the team and to undertake efficient and effective delivery of this service.
The post holder will be required to act on their own initiative in dealing with day-to-day issues. The position requires the communication of sensitive information on issues regarding serious incidents or where abuse is suspected and as such can be distressing. Proficiency in the use of NHS electronic record systems is essential. This post is a full-time permanent role and is suitable for candidates with safeguarding administrative experience.
As a member of the administrative team your role will be varied and rewarding. The team are friendly, supportive, and welcoming. You will be a highly valued member of the team and key in supporting the CWP Safeguarding Service to support colleagues, children, adults, and families across the CWP footprint.
The Trust currently supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for inputting, maintaining and retrieval of information from/to relevant databases and to assist in the preparation of statistical and audit information.
- To undertake word processing of correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes. Produce other documents and presentations using the most appropriate element of Microsoft These can be produced by copy typing or audio.
- Where applicable maintain departmental/service intranet/extranet
- To organise and prioritise own workload on a daily basis to ensure that time deadlines are met and that urgent work is accommodated.
- To receive and provide information from a variety of sources, either paper documentation, telephone or direct contact and provide information and advice to all staff/clients and external agencies as required by ensuring these are dealt with within the agreed timescales.
- Maintaining up to date and accurate diaries which involves making service-related appointments, interviews, arranging meetings/events/hearings, booking venues and arranging travel requirements.
- Support/assist in the organisation of seminars, training events, conferences, workshops
- To maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the work, complying with policies and procedures on the safeguarding of personally identifiable information.
- Assist in time limited projects
- To prepare for meetings and to participate, take accurate notes and follow up actions, produce minutes and circulate as per Trust Guidance.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good typing skills e.g. RSA 111/NVQ Level 3 in an admin related subject or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Working knowledge of software programs e.g. Microsoft office applications
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Audio typing skills
- Minute/note taking experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing secretarial/administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health environment
- Experience of working as a member of a team in an office environment
- Experience of general finance systems
- Experience of processes and procedures within this service area
- Experience of supporting the organisation of seminars, conferences, workshops etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good typing skills e.g. RSA 111/NVQ Level 3 in an admin related subject or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Working knowledge of software programs e.g. Microsoft office applications
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Audio typing skills
- Minute/note taking experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing secretarial/administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health environment
- Experience of working as a member of a team in an office environment
- Experience of general finance systems
- Experience of processes and procedures within this service area
- Experience of supporting the organisation of seminars, conferences, workshops etc.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
