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 (Brookside Child and Adolescent Unit).

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.

We are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic change agent - do you think this could be you?

The post holder will be based at Brookside Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit. There will be the requirement for occasional travel to Essex and other London boroughs.

The appointed candidate will be working across 3 teams based at Brookside.

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.

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.

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

Main duties of the job

• You will be required to provide input into 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 children, young people and adults. This will include ensuring coordination of safeguarding children supervision
• Provide clinical expertise and advice in relation to Safeguarding for all staff in NELFT, and particularly within the Brookside. The expertise will guide and promote the embedding of the principles of safe practice relating to safeguarding children and young people and Think Family to protect and safeguard children, young people and adults into everyday professional practice
• 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,lead on developing a robust training strategy and comprehensive training programme to meet safeguarding educational/training requirements for all staff.

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 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of �4,551 to a maximum of �5,735).

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Job description

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.

If you wish to have a direct conversation regarding this role, please contact the Associate Director of Quality Governance by email Victoria.Winfield-Brown@nelft.nhs.uk

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

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

Desirable

• Safeguarding experience with working with Children and young people who have been or are being managed by the CAMHS Service inpatient and in the community

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Brookside Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit

107a Barley Lane

Goodmayes, Ilford

IG3 8XQ

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