Safeguarding Practitioner

Direct Medics Ltd.; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Chester is looking for a dedicated Band 6 Safeguarding Practitioner. You will provide advice, support, and training to staff regarding safeguarding adults and domestic abuse. Candidates should have a professional qualification in social work or nursing, and relevant experience in adult safeguarding practice. Benefits include a new start bonus, training opportunities, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

£250 New Start Bonus

FREE Manual Handling Training

FREE Uniforms

Qualifications

• Experience of safeguarding adults practice required.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DoLS essential.
• Experience in a health and social care setting is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice on safeguarding issues.
• Participate in MARAC meetings and share information.
• Deliver training to staff on safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults

Verbal and written presentation skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Domestic Abuse/Safeguarding agenda

Education

Professional Qualification in Social Work or Nursing

Post-registration experience in health and social care

Job description

Direct Medics Healthcare Recruitment are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Band 6 Safeguarding Practitioner. In this role, you work in conjunction with the Safeguarding Nurse Specialists in providing advice, support and training within the Trust with specific responsibility for safeguarding Adults and Domestic Abuse.

Part time hours, Mon-Wed, based in Chester.

Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children, including Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, PREVENT, modern slavery, and human trafficking.
Promote ‘think family’ and ‘making safeguarding personal’ across the Trust.
Provide specialist advice and support to staff on Safeguarding Adults, with clinical nurse specialists’ support.
Participate in MARAC meetings, representing CWP and sharing information between agencies.
Provide feedback to CWP staff post-MARAC meetings, ensuring actions are understood and completed.
Support Adult Safeguarding Nurse Specialists in their absence.
Participate in local and national campaigns, collaborating with other agencies.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to information sharing protocols.
Identify learning needs and deliver appropriate training for CWP staff.
Ensure health, safety, and welfare in the working environment, following CWP Health and Safety policies.

Requirements:

Professional Qualification in Social Work or Nursing or an Allied Health Profession
Post-registration experience working with adults with care and support needs in a health and social care setting
Experience of safeguarding adults practice
Knowledge of national and local safeguarding adults legislation, statutory guidance, and policy
Knowledge of patterns of abuse and neglect
Knowledge around Mental Capacity Act including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Verbal and written presentation skills
Communication skills
Knowledge of the local and national Domestic Abuse/Safeguarding agenda
Right to live and work in the UK

£250 New Start Bonus*
£100 Towards Professional Registration Fee! *
FREE Manual Handling Training*
FREE Basic Life Support Training*
FREE Locum Registration and Clearance
FREE Fitness to Work Certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
FREE Uniforms
FREE Online Training
Relocation Assistance*
Up to £1000 –for each referral who successfully registers and works with Direct Medics!*
Mileage paid at Trust rates
Dedicated Consultant to help develop both you & your career
*T&C’s Apply

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