Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Safeguarding Advisor in the Safeguarding Team based at Kingsway House, Derby.
We are looking for a practitioner to undertake duty on a Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9-5, office based.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for:
A practitioner who will promote good professional practice in safeguarding children, young people and their families and vulnerable adults by providing a source of advice and expertise for front line staff working within DHCFT.
18 months or more experience at Band 7 or above.
You will provide specialist expert advice within the DHCFT and all relevant agencies, e.g. Social Care, Police, etc.
To participate in a Duty System to provide safeguarding advice and guidance within a Think Family framework to staff members regarding child and adult related matters.
To undertake research and attend S47 strategy discussions at the request of Derby and Derbyshire Children's Social Care.
To work collaboratively with the Named and Designated Professionals.
Sound knowledge, understanding and able to promote 'Think Family' principles and practice.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
The team are made up of a Senior nurse, Lead nurses, registered nurses, specialist support workers, Occupational therapist, a Physiotherapist, a psychologist and Consultant Psychiatrist.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details.
Please contact the team if you would like further information.
To support the Multi Agency Integrated Team within the Derby City MASH as required.
Someone experienced in sharing of information, analysis and making decisions re: safeguarding thresholds, professional challenge and curiosity.
An understanding of local safeguarding procedures, knowledge of thresholds and experience of strategy meetings.
Experience and participation at Case Conferences.
To search for, collate, share appropriately, and analyse health information forchildren and adults.
Previous experience in working with children and families in the community.
A committed, compassionate practitioner who understands the emotional impact and sensitivity of safeguarding work.
Relevant experience of working with vulnerable families initiating safeguarding procedures.
Understanding of working with complex family and challenging situations.
Knowledge of the Childrens Act 1989 and 2004, Data Protection and Working Together 2015/ 2018, Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983-2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2003.
Current NMC Registration, SWE or HCPC Professional Registration with direct experience of working clinically with children and families.
Evidence of continued professional development
Evidence of up-to-date Level 3 Safeguarding courses
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details.
Please contact the team if you would like further information.
To support the Multi Agency Integrated Team within the Derby City MASH as required.
Someone experienced in sharing of information, analysis and making decisions re: safeguarding thresholds, professional challenge and curiosity.
An understanding of local safeguarding procedures, knowledge of thresholds and experience of strategy meetings.
Experience and participation at Case Conferences.
To search for, collate, share appropriately, and analyse health information forchildren and adults.
Previous experience in working with children and families in the community.
A committed, compassionate practitioner who understands the emotional impact and sensitivity of safeguarding work.
Relevant experience of working with vulnerable families initiating safeguarding procedures.
Understanding of working with complex family and challenging situations.
Knowledge of the Childrens Act 1989 and 2004, Data Protection and Working Together 2015/ 2018, Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983-2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2003.
Current NMC Registration, SWE or HCPC Professional Registration with direct experience of working clinically with children and families.
Evidence of continued professional development
Evidence of up-to-date Level 3 Safeguarding courses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration or other HCPC/SWE Professional Registration with experience of working with children
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of completing Level 3 Safeguarding Children course
Desirable
- Child Protection qualification, e.g. ENB 970
- Completion of supervision course
Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 and 2004, Data Protection and Working Together 2015/2018, Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983-2007, and Mental Capacity Act 2003
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to critically analyse issues and develop robust plans of action
- Ability to provide expertise and advice to a multi-agency forum
- National frameworks and guidelines/legislation and the ability to understand and apply to practice
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in working with children and families in the community
- Relevant experience of working with vulnerable families initiating safeguarding children procedures.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the 'Think Family' principles and practice
- Previous child protection experience
- Skilled in multi-agency assessment/ working together with partner agencies.
Desirable
- Child protection supervisor
Disposition
Essential
- Confidence in own ability to influence change
- Confidence to challenge appropriately in difficult situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration or other HCPC/SWE Professional Registration with experience of working with children
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of completing Level 3 Safeguarding Children course
Desirable
- Child Protection qualification, e.g. ENB 970
- Completion of supervision course
Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 and 2004, Data Protection and Working Together 2015/2018, Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983-2007, and Mental Capacity Act 2003
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to critically analyse issues and develop robust plans of action
- Ability to provide expertise and advice to a multi-agency forum
- National frameworks and guidelines/legislation and the ability to understand and apply to practice
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in working with children and families in the community
- Relevant experience of working with vulnerable families initiating safeguarding children procedures.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the 'Think Family' principles and practice
- Previous child protection experience
- Skilled in multi-agency assessment/ working together with partner agencies.
Desirable
- Child protection supervisor
Disposition
Essential
- Confidence in own ability to influence change
- Confidence to challenge appropriately in difficult situations
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 (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
