Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner; Adults & MCA

Job Summary

Nottingham City Care Partnership are looking to recruit an experienced registered professional to fulfil the role of Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner (Adults & MCA). The successful candidate will join our integrated safeguarding team, working principally across the adults safeguarding agenda.

The role is part-time, working 15 hours per week, and involves providing safeguarding advice, training, supervision, and support to the City Care workforce, with a particular focus on Community Nursing. The post also engages in policy development, audit, incident reviews, and multi‑agency collaboration.

We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, supporting the health and wellbeing of local people. Our vision is to make a difference every day in the life of our communities. We value kindness, respect, trust and honesty and aim to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care.

City Care is committed to diversity and welcomes applicants from disabled, LGBT+, BAME and veteran backgrounds. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and support the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

• Date posted: 10 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for Change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year pro rata for part‑time working
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time
• Reference number: B9826-PANF-6422
• Job locations:
  Meadows Health Centre and Citywide, 1 Bridgeway Centre, Nottingham, NG2 2JG

• Provide safeguarding advice, supervision, training and support to frontline staff.
• Adopt and promote a Think Family approach when considering the needs of dependents.
• Support the application of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Conduct audits, reviews and develop action plans across the organisation.
• Represent Nottingham City Care Partnership at multi‑agency safeguarding meetings and forums.
• Ensure safe and lawful information sharing and safeguard policy compliance.
• Deliver training programmes and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Engage in supervision with Lead Professionals and contribute to evidence‑based practice.
• Provide written and verbal reporting of incidents, complaints and near misses.

Skills & Attributes – Essential

• Sound knowledge of abuse, neglect and safeguarding concepts.
• Expertise in consent and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Reflective practitioner with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Understanding of national safeguarding policy and local procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Priority management, problem‑solving and networking abilities.
• Proficient IT and keyboard skills.
• Commitment to professional development and ability to supervise.
• Adaptable, flexible and emotionally resilient.

Desirable

• Experience motivating and developing teams.
• Strong record of managing complex problems.
• Commitment to trauma‑informed practice.
• Willingness to adapt role as services evolve.

Qualifications – Essential

• Registered practitioner (NMC, AHP, SWE).
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of relevant professional development.
• Completion of Level 3 Safeguarding training.

Desirable

• Masters degree.
• Mentorship, supervision or teaching qualification.
• Expanded Safeguarding training or BIA qualification.

Experience – Essential

• Three years of safeguarding experience with a caseload.
• Experience supporting organisational change and multi‑agency working.
• Experience of supervising and leading in a safeguarding context.
• Extensive experience with adults and knowledge of safeguarding application.

Desirable

• Experience of safeguarding children.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer:

Nottingham City Care Partnership CIC
Address: 1 Bridgeway Centre, Nottingham, NG2 2JG

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