Job summary
We are recruiting for a Safeguarding Advisor (Children) with excellent clinical and communication skills.
The Safeguarding Nurse Advisor will have a key role in promoting good professional practice and providing elements of the Safeguarding Agenda.
The focus of the work of the post holder will be within the boundaries of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) and other contracted services outside the Kent area.
Main duties of the job
As a Safeguarding Advisor you willact as an advocate for children, raising awareness of their needs and actively promoting the philosophy that their interests are paramount.
You will be expected to maintain clear, concise and appropriate records in relation to safeguarding children.
It is essential for you to have advanced knowledge of key legislation/procedures relevant to safeguarding and protecting children as well as awareness of key legislation/procedures relevant to safeguarding and protecting adults.
In addition you will promote and embed safeguarding leadership in frontline thinking, practice and decision-making, be flexible to change and respond to unpredictable situations and contribute to future service development, in line with national guidance and legislation.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent.
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 10th of October 2023.
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Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 10th of October 2023.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, Registered Children's Nurse, Registered Midwife, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse (Children) or Specialist Community Practitioner
Desirable
- Supervision qualification/course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with partner agencies in relation to safeguarding children
- Experience of managing caseloads that contain vulnerable children, children in need of protection, within primary care.
- Report writing.
Desirable
- Experience of providing safeguarding supervision
- Experience of participating/undertaking audits.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of normal child development
- Knowledge of application of NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
- Knowledge of Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of frameworks in respect of safeguarding supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to travel around KCHFT area in a timely manner.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and manage time effectively.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, Registered Children's Nurse, Registered Midwife, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse (Children) or Specialist Community Practitioner
Desirable
- Supervision qualification/course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with partner agencies in relation to safeguarding children
- Experience of managing caseloads that contain vulnerable children, children in need of protection, within primary care.
- Report writing.
Desirable
- Experience of providing safeguarding supervision
- Experience of participating/undertaking audits.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of normal child development
- Knowledge of application of NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
- Knowledge of Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of frameworks in respect of safeguarding supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to travel around KCHFT area in a timely manner.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and manage time effectively.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Ability to cope with emotionally demanding 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.
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).
