Band 7 Adult Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is inviting applications for a Specialist Practitioner/Investigating Officer role focused on safeguarding adults in Guernsey. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in nursing or social work, along with current safeguarding experience. The role includes working within a multi-agency team to deliver effective safeguarding practices. Competitive salary range of £55,578 to £73,085, alongside generous leave and bonus provisions.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 36 days

Salary enhancements for unsocial hours

Annual bonus of £1,605

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with full UK professional registration.
• In-depth understanding of statutory processes and regulations.
• Current or recent senior Band 6 UK experience in a Safeguarding role.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-agency specialist safeguarding team.
• Undertake statutory functions related to adult safeguarding.
• Provide expert advice on safeguarding issues and policies.

Skills

Advocacy for vulnerable adults

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leading safeguarding investigations

Education

Full UK professional registration

Post-qualification training in Adult Safeguarding

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from committed and experienced Registered Nurses, Social Workers or Allied Health Professionals with current or recent Safeguarding experience to join the Adult Safeguarding Team as Specialist Practitioner / Investigating Officer on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

You will be working directly with adults at risk and their families within at least one of the arenas of: Mental Health & Learning Disability, Community Health & Social Care or Hospital & Acute.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi‑agency specialist safeguarding team, made up of staff with a range of core professional backgrounds.
• Undertake statutory functions related to adult safeguarding including attending a weekly Multi‑agency Safeguarding Referral Decision Hub, undertaking Duty to Inquire visits and formal safeguarding investigations.
• Provide expert advice on safeguarding issues, policies, procedures, and practice to ensure safeguarding is seen as a priority within all aspects of working practice.
• Support diversity within the role, including peer supervision and delivering and facilitating safeguarding training alongside other appropriate and applicable training to both colleagues and other professionals.

Salary & Benefits

The current Band 7 salary range is £55,578 to £73,085 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS or UK Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leave.

About Guernsey

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best‑kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital. The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare; their Safeguarding service ensures excellent care, supported by Practitioners recruited to a very high standard.

Person Requirements

• Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with full UK professional registration, as applicable.
• Post‑qualification training in Adult Safeguarding.
• In‑depth understanding of statutory processes, regulations, and guidance to support the safeguarding and protection of adults.
• Current or recent senior Band 6 UK experience in a Safeguarding role.
• Ability to advocate for vulnerable adults and ensure they have a meaningful voice, are listened to, and are involved in planning services and have individual care packages.
• Previous experience of chairing meetings.
• Previous experience in leading safeguarding adult / Adult Protection Investigations.
• Prepared to work in an evolving Adult Safeguarding Team, demonstrating flexibility in a changing working environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a local multi‑agency partnership to deliver effective safeguarding.
• Experience in developing policies, procedures, and protocols relating to vulnerable adults and their families.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, dealing with complex and challenging situations in a calm and diplomatic manner.
• Experienced providing training (incomplete).