Safeguarding Administrator | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; Croydon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Croydon is seeking a Safeguarding Administrator to provide efficient administrative support to the Croydon Health Integrated Safeguarding Team. The role involves maintaining accurate databases, coordinating team activities, and ensuring effective information sharing across departments. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail and a team player attitude. This is an office-based position with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to update databases accurately.
• Interest in safeguarding vulnerable populations.
• Previous experience with partner agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the CHSIST.
• Coordinate activities with the Safeguarding Administration Team.
• Maintain accurate databases and facilitate information sharing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Team player

Job description

Position Summary

To provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the CHSIST, through the maintenance of accurate and up to date data systems, information sharing processes and effective team working. The post-holder will work under the direction of the CHSIST Senior Safeguarding Administrator and will be required to work to support the CHSIST administrative team, Business Support Manager and any other members of the CHSIST team in various departments to facilitate efficient information sharing across the hospital and community interface. They will liaise with the multi‑disciplinary team, internal departments and external agencies to ensure continuity in achieving excellence in patient care. Safeguarding Administrator (Band 3)

Key Responsibilities

• THIS ROLE IS OFFICE BASED
• Work under the direction of the CHSIST Senior Safeguarding Administrator to support the CHSIST administrative team, Business Support Manager and other members of the CHSIST team in various departments to facilitate efficient information sharing across the hospital and community interface.
• Coordinate activities with other members of the Safeguarding Administration Team and provide cover to other members of the administrative team when requested.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date databases.
• Work to deadlines and priorities within the office, adapting to changing priorities and demonstrating a flexible and initiative approach.
• Provide comprehensive and high quality administrative support to the Croydon Health Integrated Safeguarding Team (CHSIST).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Attention to detail with an ability to update databases accurately.
• Methodical and logical approach to work.
• Previous experience of working with Partner Agencies is sought but not essential.
• Interest in Safeguarding and ability to work with vulnerable populations.
• Team player approach to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided.

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. With around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long‑term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.