Children's Safeguarding Advisor

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Orpington; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Cycle to work

Discounts and staff benefits

Job summary

Bromley Healthcare CIC is recruiting a Children’s Safeguarding Advisor (Band 7) on a 12-month fixed-term contract, 37.5 hours per week in Orpington. You will be SCPHN-qualified, provide expert safeguarding advice, supervision and training across the safeguarding team and multi‑agency settings.

Working within a forward-thinking NHS-aligned community interest company, you will contribute to MARAC/MASH processes, ensure child-centred practice, and support staff with complex cases while upholding

Qualifications

• SCPHN-qualified practitioner with safeguarding expertise.
• Experience providing safeguarding supervision and training.
• Strong leadership and ability to coordinate across multi-agency settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding advice and staff support across Bromley Healthcare.
• Deliver safeguarding supervision in line with policy.
• Design and deliver safeguarding training for staff.
• Support information sharing via MASH/Children and Families Hub and MARAC.

Skills

Safeguarding

Leadership

Training

Multi-agency

Education

SCPHN qualification

Tools

Electronic records

Excel

Job description

Main area Nursing & Midwifery Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Full-time. Monday - Friday 9-5pm) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5) Job ref 848-BHC-257-26

Site Orpington college Town orpington Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inc HCAS per annum pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 23/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 01/10/2026

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

Children's Safeguarding Advisor

1 year fixed term contract/ secondment - 37.5 hrs per week

We are seeking an experienced, SCPHN-qualified practitioner to join Bromley Healthcare’s Children’s Safeguarding Team as a Children’s Safeguarding Advisor.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated professional with a passion for safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families. Working across a range of multi-agency settings, you will support the delivery of local and national safeguarding priorities, legislation and best practice.

You will provide expert safeguarding advice, supervision, training and professional leadership to staff, promoting high-quality, child-centred practice across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing safeguarding advice and support to Bromley Healthcare staff.
• Delivering safeguarding supervision in line with organisational policy.
• Designing and delivering safeguarding training.
• Supporting information sharing through the MASH/Children and Families Hub.
• Contributing to MARAC processes.
• Promoting safeguarding learning, best practice and continuous improvement.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to children and families while working within a supportive, innovative and forward-thinking safeguarding team.

Interview dates: 1st October 2026

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description which will contain a list of duties and responsibilities for this job role.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.

Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and motivated practitioner to join our Children’s Safeguarding Team as a Safeguarding Children Specialist Advisor.

This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced practitioner, SCPHN Trained, who is passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families. The post holder will provide expert leadership, advice, supervision, and training to staff across Bromley Healthcare, ensuring high-quality safeguarding practice in line with national guidance and local priorities.

You will work closely with multi-agency partners, contributing to robust safeguarding processes, risk assessments, and service improvement initiatives. The role includes active participation in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and MARAC, and other safeguarding forums.

The Safeguarding Children Specialist Advisor is an advanced practitioner expected to demonstrate excellence in safeguarding practice and clinical leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing evidence-based advice, support, supervision, and training to staff working with children and families
• Ensuring safeguarding supervision is delivered in line with organisational policy
• Working collaboratively across multi-agency statutory and non-statutory services to safeguard children and promote their welfare
• Undertaking responsibilities in line with Intercollegiate Document (2025) and Working Together To Safeguarding Children ( 2026), Domestic Abuse Act ( 2021) and Children Act ( 1989/2004)
• Supporting staff through complex safeguarding cases and providing expert consultation
• Participating in MASH, MARAC, and multi-agency case discussions
• Contributing to Serious Case Reviews, Learning Reviews, and Internal Management Reviews
• Representing health services in safeguarding forums and networks
• Promoting professional curiosity, reflective practice, and continuous improvement

The post holder will also:

• Ensure the voice of the child remains central in all safeguarding activity
• Promote equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice
• Support audit, quality assurance, and the Clinical Governance Framework
• Maintain accurate and compliant record keeping
• Contribute to effective information sharing with partners

Bromley Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development, offering a supportive environment where safeguarding is a core priority.

Person specification

Knowledge and Understanding

• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practice (including Working Together and Intercollegiate Framework, Childrens Act, Domestic Abuse Act)
• Understanding of Thresholds , assessing risk and need for children and ability to support staff making decisions
• Able to challenge decisions and articulate rationale effectively
• Strong leadership, teaching, and facilitation skills
• Understanding of the wider healthcare environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Practitioner
• Educated to Degree Level/ equivalent
• Evidence of Professional development
• Evidence of teaching and Training others
• experience of working in a community setting
• experience of working in an area of vulnerability and diversity
• Safeguarding supervision course attended

skills and abilities

• Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and from multiple sources
• Demonstrates capability to act upon incomplete information , using decision making skills
• Ability to produce concise yet robust communications for dissemination to partners from a broad range of agencies , disciplines and services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of being the Health representative at Multiagency meetings such as MARAC/ MCC/MASH
• Demonstrated experience of co -working in complex and challenging environments
• Experience of assessing, managing risks and escalating concerns
• Ability to understand complex data ,combined with good analyitical skills

information technology

• Sound knowledge and experience of electronic record keeping systems
• Able to use Excel
• Able to use data bases/ word

Other Requirements

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• Ability to travel across Bromley Healthcare as required

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
• When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work-related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
• All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
• Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Nalini Guness Job title Named Nurse safeguarding children Bexley Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07738117169