Safeguarding Care Coordinator - East PCN

Taurus Healthcare Ltd.; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Safeguarding Care Coordinator to enhance care standards for vulnerable patients. This rewarding part-time role involves coordinating safeguarding information across GP practices and supporting multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective care delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to improving health outcomes. Join a forward-thinking network that values collaboration and innovation in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on community well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care settings is essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding and legislative frameworks is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguarding information and communication across GP practices.
• Maintain protocols for safeguarding administration and record management.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Safeguarding Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMIS

Video Calling Software

Job description

We are excited to recruit to the post of Safeguarding Care Coordinatorwithin the East Primary Care Network (PCN) to work alongside the SeniorSafeguarding Care Coordinator and support outstanding safeguarding governanceand working relationships with partner organisations across the PCN.

The post holder will be primarily workingfrom home. There will be occasionswhen working from GP practice and community settings is needed.GP Practices based working in the East Herefordshire PCN include LedburyHealth Partnership, Nunwell Surgery, Colwall Surgery and Cradley Surgery.Mileage ispaid at 45p per mile for additional travel that exceeds the distance fromhome address to the base practice.

The successful candidatewill -

be passionate about upholding excellentstandards of care responsive to the specific needs of patients, families andcarers.

be organised, methodical and motivated bydesigning clear and efficient processes.

be a keen team player with excellent organisationalskills and the ability to work under pressure at times.

be able to communicate effectively withhealth practitioners and providers in the wider health and care system toco-ordinate care and problem solve where necessary.

be open to new ideas and able to implementsystems to deliver services differently and better.

*This is a part time role working 25 hours per week*

*Interviews are expected to be held on 20th, 21st & 22nd May 2025*

Main duties of the job

The Safeguarding Care Coordinator postprovides a rewarding opportunity to work alongside Lead GPs and Practiceteams to develop efficient processes and systems at the very heart of generalpractice. They will support member practices to;

Providecentral co-ordination for safeguarding information and communication to helpGPs plan care for vulnerable patients

Maintainconsistent protocols for safeguarding administration, document handling,record management and communication with partner organisations

Support multi-disciplinary team working -communicating between teams who have a joint role in looking after vulnerablepatients; the Primary Care Network team, Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub and the ICB.

About us

The East Herefordshire PCN includes - Ledbury HealthPartnership, Colwall Surgery, Cradley Surgery and Nunwell Surgery.

This beautiful part of the county borders Worcestershireand Gloucestershire, within easy reach of the M50 and in the shadow of theMalvern Hills Area of Outstanding National Beauty. Our PCN is forward-looking with strongrelationships between practices and community providers.

Herefordshire General Practice and Primary Care Networksare supported by the GP Federation - Taurus Healthcare - to enable the best oflocal services and the benefits of at scale working.

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE:

The Adult and Child Safeguarding Care Co-ordinator in the East PCN will have a key role in supporting the Senior Safeguarding Care Coordinator and Safeguarding Lead GPs to protect our most vulnerable patients.

The role will:

• support the Senior Safeguarding Care Coordinator to work within East PCN GP Practices and provide central co-ordination for safeguarding information and communication to support care planning.
• be GP-facing with the core responsibility of maintaining consistent protocols regarding safeguarding information across the network.
• provide information and support to colleagues, while overseen by the Senior Safeguarding Care Coordinator.
• support the audit and research of safeguarding practice within the PCN and disseminate learning to colleagues to improve safeguarding practice across the PCN.
• be responsible for day-to-day safeguarding administration, document handling, record management and recording communications with partner organisations.
• support multi-disciplinary team working and provide assistance with liaison between the Primary Care Network team, Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub and the ICB.

This post will be supervised and line-managed by the Senior Safeguarding Care Coordinator for the East PCN. Clinical supervision (as appropriate) will be provided by designated practice Safeguarding Leads. Taurus Healthcare will provide support with employment and safeguarding liaison.

*A full job description and person specification is attached to this advert*

Person Specification

Other

• Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Required to travel to meetings and work from other locations as required in order to carry out work across the federation

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent level.
• GCSE Mathematics or equivalent level.
• Safeguarding training for children and adults

Experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and using video calling software e.g. Microsoft teams.
• Awareness of safeguarding and the associated legislative framework
• Understanding of the importance of recognising and managing risk
• Experience of using IT systems such as EMIS
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations

Qualities and Attributes

• Reliable, conscientious and flexible approach to work.
• To be able to work independently on own initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities

Skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate confidently with staff of all seniority levels
• Good level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.