Age Safeguarding Practitioner

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust upholds safeguarding as "Everyone's Responsibility," advocating a family-centred approach to safeguarding. The post holder will support the Named Nurse/Professional in embedding this family-focused safeguarding approach across the Trust within a designated geographical hub model as part of the wider Safeguarding Support team. The Safeguarding Practitioner will be part of a service dedicated to supporting and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

The role involves assisting the Named Nurse/Professional and safeguarding specialists in delivering a responsive, expert service that provides daily support and advice to Trust staff, ensuring good safeguarding practices which align with evidence-based research. You will actively contribute to family approach, safeguarding training across the Trust, preparing and delivering training sessions for staff groups across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

You will also work, Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the

Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert.

The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. Person Specification, 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Fort  Southwick James Callaghan Drive Fareham Hampshire PO
17 6AR
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Employer details

Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Fort  Southwick James Callaghan Drive Fareham Hampshire PO
17 6AR
United Kingdom Employer's website
Essential Registered Professional on Part 1 of the NMC Register (Nursing and Midwifery Council), or relevant qualifications as a Midwife, Allied health professional or social worker with relevant and current professional level qualification or Equivalent Evidence of ongoing Professional development.
Desirable Teaching and assessment of Specialist specific safeguarding training
Experience
Essential Evidence of experience relating to safeguarding adults and / or children using a family approach.

Have sound clinical background and relevant post qualification experience.

Experience of inter-agency partnership working

Experience and knowledge of attending multiagency safeguarding meetings

Evidence of skills required to assess and interpret complex safeguarding needs of patients/clients

Experience of completing reports, care plans and risk assessments.

Demonstrates strong team player attributes, working collaboratively with colleagues from diverse disciplines to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

Is approachable, friendly, and committed to fostering a positive team environment.
Additional Criteria
Essential Demonstrate a good knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the Care Act 2014 and The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005.Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the different forms of abuse and neglect.

When required, undertake and support complex analysis of risk for adults and/or  Familiar with local safeguarding policies, procedures, and protocols to protect individuals across all age groups.

Have knowledge of both child and adult safeguarding frameworks, including any relevant local or national safeguarding boards or committees and their processes.

Knowledge of the Local Authority safeguarding interface.

Excellent…