Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the GMMH Corporate Safeguarding Team in the role of Safeguarding Practitioner.
As a member of the team, the postholder will contribute to ensuring that the Trust fulfils its statutory duties and responsibilities, and that staff are aware of their responsibilities in relation to the safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk
Main duties of the job
The postholder, with support from the wider team, will work with complex safeguarding issues requiring strong communication skills, confidence in working and engaging with external agencies, the ability to challenge poor practice, and to be alert to and supportive of measures to improve standards and practice. They will work closely with partners from across the wider safeguarding system and participate in internal and external meetings, to support the delivery of safe and effective safeguarding processes. The postholder will contribute to external and internal reporting, information-sharing as required across the safeguarding system, complete audits to monitor safeguarding practice, develop policies and guidance, and deliver safeguarding training.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Current Registered practitioner in health/social care e.g. RMN, Social Work
- Proven years post registration experience in an area where safeguarding experience has been built upon
Knowledge
Essential
- Recent clinical experience of working with vulnerable children and/or adults and their families
- Experience in dealing with contentious and emotive information and advising on management of sensitive cases
- Knowledge of key legislation relevant to safeguarding adults and children and young people i.e., Care Act, Children Act, MCA/DoLs
- Experience in dealing with contentious and emotive information and advising on management of sensitive cases
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical and safeguarding supervision
- Experience of participating and undertaking audits
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Current Registered practitioner in health/social care e.g. RMN, Social Work
- Proven years post registration experience in an area where safeguarding experience has been built upon
Knowledge
Essential
- Recent clinical experience of working with vulnerable children and/or adults and their families
- Experience in dealing with contentious and emotive information and advising on management of sensitive cases
- Knowledge of key legislation relevant to safeguarding adults and children and young people i.e., Care Act, Children Act, MCA/DoLs
- Experience in dealing with contentious and emotive information and advising on management of sensitive cases
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical and safeguarding supervision
- Experience of participating and undertaking audits
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
