Safeguarding Administrator

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

To provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the CHSIST, through the maintenance of accurate and up to date data systems, information sharing processes and effective team working.

The post-holder will work under the direction of the CHSIST Senior Safeguarding Administrator and will be required to work to support the CHSIST administrative team, Business Support Manager and any other members of the CHSIST team in various departments to facilitate efficient information sharing across the hospital and community interface. They will liaise with the multi-disciplinary team, internal departments and external agencies to ensure continuity in achieving excellence in patient care.

We are looking for a Safeguarding Administrator to work within the Croydon Health Integrated Safeguarding Team (CHSIST) to provide comprehensive and high quality administrative support to the team. If you have an interest in Safeguarding and want to be part of a team who protect those at a time where they are at their most vulnerable, this could be an ideal opportunity for you.

Attention to detail, with an ability to update databases accurately is an essential requirement for the role. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate a methodical and logical approach to work. The post holder will be required to work to deadlines, and priorities within the office. Which at times can change so a flexible and initiative approach to your work is required.

Previous experience of working with Partner Agencies is also sought but not essential.

The post holder will be required to coordinate their activities with other members of the Safeguarding Administration Team. Which include providing cover to other members of the administrative team when requested. Therefore, a team player approach is required to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

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