MASH Safeguarding Practitioner – Flexible Hours, NHS Pension

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking at many sites

27 days leave + bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

NHS pension and flexibile working

Recognition and long service awards

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) is seeking a Safeguarding Practitioner to join the Health Team within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Gloucester. The postholder will contribute to the health component of MASH, working with partner agencies to ensure integrated, well-informed decision-making for early help and safeguarding.

An excellent knowledge and significant experience of safeguarding children practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered professionals with safeguarding-related qualifications and appropriate registrations.
• First degree or equivalent required, with post-registration qualification within the specialty.
• Experience in safeguarding or health-related safeguarding work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and collate relevant health information to add to the multi-agency risk assessment.
• Record, interpret and present health information impacting risk/needs assessment for child/young person.
• Collate health information and attend safeguarding strategy meetings representing health.
• Participate in the MASH multi-agency risk assessment to inform decisions and challenge where appropriate.
• Disseminate and communicate decisions to health professionals and share best practice.
• Promote effective communication among health professionals within GHC and with partner providers.

Education

Registered Nurse / Specialist Public Health Nurse/Midwife / Allied Health Professional / Social Worker

First degree or equivalent

Post Registration Qualification within specialty or equivalent

Job description

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) is seeking a Safeguarding Practitioner to join the Health Team within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Gloucester. The postholder will contribute to the health component of MASH, working with partner agencies to ensure integrated, well-informed decision-making for early help and safeguarding.

An excellent knowledge and significant experience of safeguarding children practice is essential.