Named Professional and MCA lead for Safeguarding Adults

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Edgware; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Barnet is seeking a Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults and MCA Lead. The role involves providing safeguarding advice, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and collaborating with the safeguarding team. Applicants should have experience in managing complex cases with a solid understanding of legal duties. The position supports career growth and offers flexible working options and accommodation assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Single occupancy accommodation

Support for obtaining a driving license

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex cases and understanding legal duties.
• Ability to provide safeguarding advice and support to staff.
• Independent working with travel required across the area.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with safeguarding team for advice and support.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and legislation.
• Provide leadership on safeguarding alerts and concerns.

Skills

Case management experience

Understanding of Care Act and Human Rights

Independent working skills

Multi-agency working experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to take on a Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults and MCA Lead role in Barnet, working within the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust safeguarding team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner with experience in managing complex cases and a solid understanding of legal duties related to the Care Act, Human Rights, adults at risk, multi-agency working, and making safeguarding personal.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Associate Director of Safeguarding, the Head of Safeguarding, and the wider safeguarding team to provide specialist safeguarding advice and support to CLCH staff, in accordance with local and national policies, guidance, and legislation.

Safeguarding is a fundamental aspect across all health and social care services. Experience in this role will develop transferable skills for future career progression.

Independent working skills are essential, and travel across the organizational area may be required.

The Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults / MCA Lead plays a key role within CLCH to ensure staff deliver safe, effective care compliant with:

• Human Rights Act (1998)
• Care Act (2014)
• Mental Capacity Act (2005, including Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards)
• Liberty Protection Safeguards (2019)

The role aligns work with Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) principles and Think Family guidance.

The post involves working independently to provide specialist safeguarding advice, support, and leadership, including guidance on safeguarding alerts, escalation of concerns, and adherence to CLCH safeguarding policies.

Additionally, the post supports the CLCH MCA Assurance Lead to ensure care for patients lacking capacity complies with statutory processes like Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Liberty Protection Safeguards.

We care about our staff as much as our patients!

We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive induction to the community service and local induction for the role
• Single occupancy accommodation in Central London (assistance with finding accommodation and deposit support)
• Support with obtaining a driving license (*T&Cs apply)
• Car lease scheme (*T&Cs apply)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support, and career development opportunities

For more details on benefits and working with us, visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

For further information or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Donna Thornley
• Job Title: Head of Safeguarding
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]