An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of two Band 6 Safeguarding Practitioners within the Dorset Health Care Safeguarding Service. Full and Part-time hours may be considered for the right applicant.
These are new roles working in the developing and newly transforming safeguarding service based primarily at Forston Clinic, Charlton Down and Dorchester. These new posts will also work on a rotational basis covering the Safeguarding Hub, Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and Multi Agency Risk Assessment conference (MARAC) and delivering training across Dorset. Therefore, it will be necessary for the successful candidate to complete the enhanced level of police vetting required to undertake this work and have the ability to travel.
This is an opportunity to build, consolidate and develop your safeguarding knowledge and expertise. The post holders will work across the Safeguarding Adults, Children & Young People’s agendas and we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated professional (General Nursing, Mental Health Practitioner or Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker, Police or Allied Health Professional) with experience and working knowledge of safeguarding children and/or adults. You must be able to maintain high standards of professional care and practice and be able to demonstrate excellent team work, including good communication and leadership skills. The roles will work under the guidance of the Professional Lead and service manager for the DHC safeguarding service to strengthen delivery of safeguarding practice across DHC.
You will be expected to
- deliver effective safeguarding advice to staff working within front line services, ensuring risk areas within cases are identified and that staff are adequately supported.
- support & contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of DHC safeguarding education and training programs.
- work in partnership with partner agencies and professionals, within safeguarding processes to improve outcomes for all utilising the “Safeguarding Everyone and Think Family” approach adopted by DHC.
As a newly transforming Safeguarding Service across Dorset, we are hoping for someone innovative who is as excited by these changes as we are. We value our staff and their extraordinary commitment to our patients and our organisation – together, we are dedicated to working as one team to make a difference to people’s lives and be better every day. We are keen to employ people who share the same vision and values as us. We will offer support and continual professional development.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The DBS levies a charge of £40 and the Trust will recover this cost in instalments from your first 3 salary payments.
Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service and are able to present a valid DBS certificate will not incur a charge.
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