Safeguarding Strategy Lead & Specialist Advisor

NHS; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health organization is seeking a Safeguarding Specialist Advisor in Maidstone. This role includes promoting safeguarding practices, collaborating with various agencies, and supporting the mental health of children and adults. Applicants must be a registered nurse or social worker with at least three years of post-registration experience. The organization values diversity and encourages applicants from under-represented communities to apply. This position offers a hybrid working model with significant impact on community mental health care.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of post-registration experience.
• Experience in safeguarding teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safeguarding practices across services.
• Support and respond to safeguarding enquiries from the workforce.
• Attend and contribute to safeguarding meetings.

Skills

Leadership in safeguarding practices

Collaboration with external agencies

Advocacy for mental health

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Social Worker

Degree

Teaching Qualification

Post Grad Cert

Job description

A regional mental health organization is seeking a Safeguarding Specialist Advisor in Maidstone. This role includes promoting safeguarding practices, collaborating with various agencies, and supporting the mental health of children and adults. Applicants must be a registered nurse or social worker with at least three years of post-registration experience. The organization values diversity and encourages applicants from under-represented communities to apply. This position offers a hybrid working model with significant impact on community mental health care.