Band 7
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is now available to work within our Learning and Development Team. You will work very closely with the Integrated Safeguarding Team and with a broad range of stakeholders from across Sirona. You will support staff to identify and access training opportunities to achieve expected compliance and take the lead on promoting a Safeguarding culture through development of training initiatives and opportunities to meet local and national policy.
We are looking for someone with a passion for training, safeguarding and quality improvement and who enjoys working as part of a wider friendly team
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Working for our organisation
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you’re starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don’t be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Practitioner e.g. RGN, RSCN, HV, HCPC
- Educated to degree level / working towards Masters qualification in area relevant to Safeguarding
- Evidence of continuous professional development within the sphere of safeguarding
Desirable criteria
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Management of complex healthcare change/quality improvement projects
Experience
Essential criteria
• Extensive post-registration experience across a range of safeguarding contexts
• Knowledge/experience of leading organisational wide projects related to Safeguarding
• Currently or has previously worked in a safeguarding specific role for a minimum of two years
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act (1989, 2004), Care Act (2014) and all associated legislation related to safeguarding such as MCA (2005), Domestic Abuse Act (2021), FGM Act (2014)
• Teaching qualification/experience
Desirable criteria
• Experience of Project management for example Prince 2
• Operational Management experience
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.