Safeguarding Children Practitioner

City Health Care Partnership CIC, West Carr, City of Kingston upon Hull

Safeguarding Children Practitioner

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City Health Care Partnership CIC, West Carr, City of Kingston upon Hull

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a4c8b40913b445a6883fba2508e9ac21

Full Job Description

  • To work as defined in "Working Together'', (DfES, 2018) to offer specialist knowledge and provide specialist support for all issues relating to the protection and promotion of the welfare of vulnerable children.
  • To undertake a key role in communication to all grades of staff within the Organisation and partner agencies around the safeguarding children agenda.
  • To provide advice and expertise to fellow professionals across the Organisation in matters relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • To support the Organisation in its clinical governance agenda by ensuring that audits are undertakenthat address the safeguarding responsibilities of the organisation.
  • To undertake a support role in the delivery of training in safeguarding children within the Organisation and to co-facilitate inter agency training with partners from the Hull Safeguarding Children Partnership where appropriate.
  • To participate in the development of policies / protocols and guidance for staff around safeguardingchildren matters.
  • To support and assist staff in accessing legal advice whilst fulfilling their professional legal obligations in safeguarding children matters.
  • To ensure that robust safeguarding children supervision processes are established and maintained in accordance with local policies across the Organisation.
  • To represent the Organisation in a variety of interagency forums and actively support partner agencies to protect vulnerable children.

    Interested parties should possess a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification (Health Visiting/School Nursing) and/ or Children's Nursing Qualification and have a sound knowledge of Safeguarding Children.

    At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
  • Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice. Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive. As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.