Named Professional Safeguarding Children

Named Professional Safeguarding Children

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative Children and Adults Safeguarding team within the Directorate of Nursing and Quality Governance in the role of Named Professional - Safeguarding Children.

We are seeking an experienced professional who has strong Safeguarding Children experience to support us on our journey from GOOD to OUTSTANDING, providing first-rate leadership, and shaping our service as we deliver our objectives within our 23/25 Safeguarding Strategy.

As a Safeguarding Named Professional, you would offer first class Safeguarding guidance and supervision across the service for children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be based at Twistleton Court, Dartford but will be required to travel and work across the Kent and Medway NELFT bases. There will be the requirement for occasional travel to Essex and other London boroughs.

The successful candidate will be supporting the Safeguarding Team and will work closely alongside other Named Professionals, the Head of Safeguarding Children and operational colleagues.

This post is offered on a substantive, full-time basis.

Main duties of the job

• Provide input into NELFT's Safeguarding Advice Service, safeguarding training provision and policy development.
• Ensure 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 children, young people and adults.
• Provide clinical expertise and advice in relation to Safeguarding for all staff in NELFT.
• Contribute to the Safeguarding improvement agenda across the safeguarding remit.

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 children and think family agenda, and lead on developing a robust training strategy and comprehensive training programme.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places 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.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,258 to a maximum of £2,122).

Job responsibilities

The Safeguarding Advice Service prides itself on working cohesively with internal and external partners to ensure the individuals we serve have the best care, treatment and support.

The successful applicant will have access to specialist supervision, training and support to effectively undertake the role.

Person Specification

Skills

• Expert knowledge of current practice relating to safeguarding children/child protection and think family.
• Experience in undertaking complex investigations and critical analysis.

Experience

• Evidence of working across the adult and children safeguarding arena.
• 5 years + Experience in safeguarding with children and young people.

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC/Social Work England current registration.

Knowledge

• 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.

Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS.