Safeguard Lead - CAMHS Leadership Team

Greater Manchester Police; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to come and be part of the CAMHS Senior Leadership Team, to take forward the Safeguarding Agenda and best support Mental Health Services at a time of transformation and improvement.

We pride ourselves on local working partnerships to best support the communities.

If you have a passion for Safeguarding and Mental Health then this is the role for you.

Main duties of the job

As the Safeguarding Lead for CAMHS inpatient services, you will be responsible for ensuring the CAMHS division carries out its statutory duties with respect to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Adults.

To assist with the development and implementation of the Trust's and Local safeguarding agenda, and ensure that Trust policies, procedures and governance systems meet statutory and national requirements in relation to safeguarding.

To support the CAMHS Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the division contributes to multi-agency safeguarding work alongside specialist safeguarding professionals from other organisations and bodies, including CYP & Adult's social care, education and health, and in the planning and development of strategies for safeguarding.

To ensure that safeguarding concerns are monitored and dealt with in a timely and effective way across the division.

About Us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted
16 April 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 8a

Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
437-6739368

Job locations
CAMHS inpatient services
Prestwich
M25 3BL

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Excellent pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Blue Light Card Discounts.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience Essential

• Registered practitioner e.g. Social Work or Nurse.
• Significant experience of leadership role for CYP safeguarding.
• Experience of facilitating safeguarding and/or clinical supervision.
• Practical experience of using safeguarding procedures and case working within a wide range of highly complex and challenging situations.
• Using clinical governance systems, including contribution to the design and implementation of audit.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Personal Development Essential

• Evidence of post registration education and development relevant to safeguarding CYP, CYP&F development and welfare.
• Able to provide evidence of continuous professional development.

Skills Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills / Negotiation skills.
• Risk assessments skills / Teaching skills / Report writing / Clinical supervision skills / Audit skills / Time management skills.
• Design and delivery of training and education for individuals and teams.
• Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration whilst also experiencing regular and unpredictable interruptions and work patterns - possessing an ability to change from one activity or priority to another quickly and efficiently.
• Flexible working to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• IT skills (ECDL or equivalent).
• Research skills.
• Influencing skills.

Specialist Knowledge Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge and understanding of working with complex family situations, mental health, substance misuse in relation to safeguarding CYP.
• Highly specialist knowledge of the recognition and assessment of CYP at risk of significant harm.
• Understanding of the National agenda for CYP Safeguarding/Adult in Need.
• Extensive Experience of Multi-agency working.
• Excellent knowledge of the National agenda for the NHS.
• Experience in Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance.

Desirable

• Specific expertise in Adult's health and development, Adult maltreatment and local arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adult.
• In-depth knowledge on Adult care Law, policy and practice.

Disposition & Attitude Essential

• Able to use own initiative, interpret policy, provide advice and act independently.
• Able to recognise the need for and seek personal support/professional supervision.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and to recognise and support the needs of others in a sensitive and effective manner.
• Confident, approachable and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude to dealing with change.
• Highly motivated and reliable with attention to detail and completes work on time to a high standard.
• Demonstrates anti-discriminatory behaviour and values differences.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address
CAMHS inpatient services
Prestwich
M25 3BL

Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/