Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis as the Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults within the NELFT Corporate Directorate. The post covers Essex, Thurrock and the all-age eating disorder services in Kent.
The post holder will support the Head of Safeguarding Adults in delivering on the aims and objections set out within the NELFT safeguarding strategy. The role is a collaborative one, working with individuals and groups across professional and organisational boundaries providing support and guidance to teams within NELFT. The role will also require attendance of internal NELFT meetings, multiagency partnership meetings and Safeguarding Adult Board (SAB) sub-group meeting.
Essential requirements for the post: Significant experience of a leadership role in adult safeguarding, line management responsibility, thorough legal literacy, highly specialist knowledge and understanding of working with complex family situations in relation to safeguarding adults, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team and support the needs of others in a sensitive and effective manner.
The post is based at Suite One, Phoenix House, Basildon. The post holder will be required to work across NELFT services based in Essex, Thurrock and Kent Service. The applicant may also be required to work across other areas of the NELFT footprint to ensure appropriate cover arrangements are in place.
Main duties of the job
- Experience of managing and leading on sensitive and complex safeguarding adult cases
- You will be required to provide input to NELFT's Safeguarding Advice Service, safeguarding training provision and policy development as well as contributing to the progress of the safeguarding work plan.
- Be responsible for ensuring that NELFT meets its statutory requirements in respect of safeguarding children and young people and Think Family agenda
- Lead on the development of policies and procedures, implementing National guidance at a local level
- Effectively coordinate and communicate Safeguarding activity to promote the welfare of safeguarding adults. This will include ensuring coordination of safeguarding children supervision
- Provide clinical expertise and advice in relation to Safeguarding for all staff in NELFT. To promote and embed the principles of safe practice relating to safeguarding adults and the use of the think Family model to protect and safeguard children, young people and other vulnerable adults in everyday professional practice.
The responsibilities of the post will include cross organisational and partnership working at both strategic and operational levels, working closely with other agencies to address the safeguarding adult and think family agenda.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011)
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
We have some excellent opportunities to work within a dynamic and innovative Children and Adults Safeguarding team within the Directorate of Nursing and Quality Governance in the role of Named Professional Safeguarding Adult.
Internal candidates please ensure you engage in a discussion with your line manager if you intend to apply.
We welcome applications from Qualified Nurses and Allied Health Professionals which includes Social Workers and Occupational Therapists
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
We have some excellent opportunities to work within a dynamic and innovative Children and Adults Safeguarding team within the Directorate of Nursing and Quality Governance in the role of Named Professional Safeguarding Adult.
Internal candidates please ensure you engage in a discussion with your line manager if you intend to apply.
We welcome applications from Qualified Nurses and Allied Health Professionals which includes Social Workers and Occupational Therapists
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current practice relating to safeguarding children/child protection and think family
- Be responsible for ensuring that NELFT meets its statutory requirements in respect of safeguarding children and young people and Think Family agenda
- Effectively coordinate and communicate Safeguarding children activity to promote the welfare of children and young people. This will include ensuring coordination of safeguarding children supervision
- Experience in undertaking complex investigations and critical analysis. Report on findings and outcomes, prepare action
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working across the adult and children safeguarding arena
- Expert knowledge of current practice relating to safeguarding children/child protection and think family
- 5 years + Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC/HCPC/Social Work England current registration
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS long term plan, NELFT Strategies and NELFT Governance structure
- Good knowledge of safeguarding developed through training and/or experience
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current practice relating to safeguarding children/child protection and think family
- Be responsible for ensuring that NELFT meets its statutory requirements in respect of safeguarding children and young people and Think Family agenda
- Effectively coordinate and communicate Safeguarding children activity to promote the welfare of children and young people. This will include ensuring coordination of safeguarding children supervision
- Experience in undertaking complex investigations and critical analysis. Report on findings and outcomes, prepare action
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working across the adult and children safeguarding arena
- Expert knowledge of current practice relating to safeguarding children/child protection and think family
- 5 years + Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC/HCPC/Social Work England current registration
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS long term plan, NELFT Strategies and NELFT Governance structure
- Good knowledge of safeguarding developed through training and/or experience
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Essex, Thurrock and Kent
Suite One, Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road
Basildon, Essex
SS14 3EZ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
