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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee benefits programme

Permanent, full-time employment

Résumé du poste

City Health Care Partnership CIC in Hull is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Practitioner to provide expert safeguarding advice across its health and social care services.

The role involves assessing complex safeguarding concerns, advising healthcare professionals and contributing to audits, policy development and staff training. This on-site, full-time position is supported by NHS AfC Band 7 salary scales.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing, an Allied Health Profession or Social Work.
• Current professional registration with NMC, HCPC or Social Work England.
• Postgraduate qualification in health or social care, or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience.
• Extensive specialist safeguarding knowledge and experience.
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Children Acts, Working Together 2026).
• Experience with adults, children and families where safeguarding concerns are involved.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice and guidance to healthcare professionals.
• Assess safeguarding risks and support colleagues in decision-making.
• Support protection of children, young people, adults and families.
• Collaborate with health, social care and partner agencies.
• Participate in safeguarding meetings, case reviews and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Contribute to safeguarding investigations, governance and quality improvement.
• Deliver safeguarding training and professional supervision.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Formation

Degree or diploma in Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing, an Allied Health Profession or Social Work

Description du poste

Employer: City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC).

Location: Business Support Centre, 5 Beacon Way, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU3 4AE, United Kingdom.

Salary: Advertised at around £49,387 – £56,515 per annum (NHS AfC Band 7).

Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

Work arrangement: Full-time, primarily on-site, 37.5 hours per week.

Job overview:

City Health Care Partnership CIC is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Practitioner to provide specialist safeguarding advice and support across its health and social care services. The successful candidate will help protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect and other forms of harm. The role involves assessing complex safeguarding concerns, advising healthcare professionals, collaborating with social care and partner agencies, and promoting safe, person-centred decisions. The practitioner will also contribute to staff training, professional supervision, safeguarding audits and service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide specialist safeguarding advice and guidance to healthcare professionals dealing with complex safeguarding concerns.

Assess safeguarding risks and support colleagues in making safe, evidence-based decisions.

Support the protection and welfare of children, young people, adults and families with care and support needs.

Work collaboratively with health services, social care departments and external partner agencies.

Participate in safeguarding meetings, case reviews and multidisciplinary discussions.

Contribute to safeguarding investigations and reviews, identifying lessons and opportunities for improved practice.

Deliver safeguarding training, professional supervision and educational support to healthcare staff.

Help develop and update safeguarding policies, procedures, guidance and best-practice standards.

Lead and participate in safeguarding audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Support the implementation of relevant safeguarding legislation and organisational policies.

Provide specialist advice on complex cases involving the Mental Capacity Act and other safeguarding frameworks.

Promote effective communication and information sharing between relevant professionals and partner organisations.

Identify gaps in safeguarding practice and recommend appropriate improvements.

Support clinical governance and professional development across the organisation.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing, an Allied Health Profession or Social Work.

Current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Social Work England.

Relevant postgraduate qualification in health or social care, or equivalent specialist knowledge, skills and experience.

Extensive specialist knowledge and experience of safeguarding practice.

Strong understanding of legislation underpinning safeguarding, including:

Care Act 2014.

Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Children Act 1989 and 2004.

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026.

Demonstrable experience working with adults, children, young people and families where safeguarding concerns are involved.

Experience analysing complex safeguarding cases and making appropriate professional recommendations.

Knowledge of safeguarding processes, policies and procedures.

Experience applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams.

Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Experience developing and delivering professional training or presentations.

Basic IT skills and an understanding of clinical governance and risk management.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people requiring care and support.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

Teaching qualification, such as a PGCE or 7307.

Knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures.

Experience leading safeguarding supervision and multidisciplinary meetings.

Experience developing and implementing safeguarding policies.

Knowledge of audit processes and quality improvement.

Experience challenging poor or inadequate safeguarding practice.

Competitive annual salary ranging from £49,387 to £56,515.

Permanent, full-time employment opportunity.

NHS Agenda for Change Band 7 position.

Access to CHCP’s employee benefits and rewards programme.

Opportunity to work within an organisation employing approximately 2,500 people.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunity to contribute to safeguarding improvements across multiple health and social care services.

Professional development and opportunities to strengthen specialist safeguarding expertise.

Opportunity to work with healthcare professionals, social workers and external partner agencies.

A people-centred organisational culture that values staff contributions, inclusion and professional growth.

Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to protecting children, young people and adults at risk.