Safeguarding Practitioner

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Safeguarding Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable adults and children. You will work collaboratively with skilled professionals, contributing to safeguarding efforts and ensuring high-quality care. The position promises a rewarding experience, with flexibility in work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. If you're committed to safeguarding and eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in safeguarding practices.
• Ability to work in challenging situations with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical expertise in safeguarding for all LSCFT staff.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners in decision-making.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Safeguarding Knowledge

Complex Service Navigation

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing & Quality Directorate

Safeguarding and Protecting Adults and Children

Safeguarding Practitioner

Band 6

Full time (37.5 hours per week)

We are excited to announce a vacancy within the LSCFT Safeguarding Team for a Safeguarding Practitioner. This role is pivotal in upholding the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults, children, and families.

About Us

Safeguarding is central to LSCFT’s governance framework. We are seeking someone with proven leadership experience and a track record of delivering exceptional care to society’s most vulnerable members. The successful candidate will be passionate about safeguarding and dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality, and safe services in an area of work that is both demanding and immensely rewarding.

The Opportunity

This full-time position is based in the Pennine locality, offering the chance to collaborate with Specialist Safeguarding Practitioners and Named Nurses in delivering clinical expertise across the safeguarding agenda for all LSCFT staff. The role includes rotation into the MASH health practitioner role, contributing to multi-agency decision-making processes.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking to recruit a registered nurse who has:

• Experience working in challenging situations and navigating complex service needs.
• A thorough understanding of national and local safeguarding issues affecting vulnerable adults and children.
• A proven ability to excel in multidisciplinary teamwork and collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners.

While a solid foundation in safeguarding knowledge is essential, we offer robust support and professional development opportunities within our diverse and skilled team.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexibility in how, when, and where you work. We are happy to discuss your needs during the interview process.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health, and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside partners in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Sefton.

We encourage flexible working arrangements such as term time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. Please specify your preferences in your application and discuss options during the interview.

For more information, visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Kelly McNally
• Job Title: Named Nurse, Safeguarding Children & Adults
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Lesley Riding

Named Nurse, Safeguarding Adults

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]