Safeguarding Families Specialist Practitioner

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Safeguarding Families Specialist Practitioner in Ashton-under-Lyne. This role involves providing expert advice and support regarding safeguarding practices while working with vulnerable families. The position offers opportunities for professional development and requires a commitment to safeguarding principles and multi-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable families across various settings.
• Knowledge of community care and NHS legislation.
• Ability to confidently challenge practice and provide supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support and guidance to staff regarding safeguarding.
• Work alongside Named Nurse and Professional for developing a safeguarding approach.
• Lead multi-agency partnerships to raise safeguarding awareness.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Advising

Flexible working

Education

Specialist Practitioner qualification in nursing, social work or allied profession

Job description

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Client:

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job overview

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust holds the value that living a life that is free from harm and abuse is a fundamental right of every person. It acknowledges its statutory responsibilities to promote the welfare of children and young people and to protect adults at risk of abuse, enabling them to retain independence, well-being, dignity and choice.

You will work as part of our Trust Safeguarding Team delivering excellence in safeguarding practice for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. You will have the opportunity to develop your safeguarding skills and gain experience in training, supervision and all matters related to safeguarding with full support from the safeguarding team.

You will be able to work without direct supervision, and will provide advice, support and guidance to staff in relation to safeguarding. You will work alongside the Named Nurse for Children and Named Professional for Adults to develop the safeguarding ‘think family’ approach as neither children, young people, adults and their families and carers exist or operate in isolation across Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust services. The role also involves the leadership and development of effective multi agency partnerships to raise awareness of the agenda at all levels.

Main duties of the job

work without direct supervision, and will provide advice, supporting and guiding staff in relation to safeguarding. Working alongside the Named Nurse for Children and Named Professional for Adults to develop the safeguarding ‘think family’ approach as neither children, young people, adults and their families and carers exist or operate in isolation across Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust services.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person specification

• Specialist Practitioner qualification in nursing, social work or allied profession with current registration
• Training that demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Significant experience of working with vulnerable families across a range of settings.
• Extensive experience of involvement of multi-agency safeguarding work with families where there is a range of complex issues.
• Experience in the development and delivery of training.
• Good knowledge of community care, NHS and other applicable legislation.
• Knowledge of current issues affecting safeguarding practice.
• be able to confidently challenge practice and support colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to train and inspire others.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity in the role.
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Experience in providing safeguarding supervision
• Experience of undertaking research/audits