Job summaryIn this role, you'll be trusted to provide specialist safeguarding advice, helping protect children, young people and adults at risk of harm. You'll work with health, social care and partner agencies, using your expertise to support safe, person-centered decisions.
Main duties of the jobWhat you'll do: Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues managing complex safeguarding concernsAssess safeguarding risks and help professionals make safe, evidence-based decisionsWork with partner agencies and contribute to safeguarding reviews, meetings and learningDeliver safeguarding training, supervision and support to strengthen practiceLead and contribute to audits, quality improvement and the development of safeguarding guidanceWhat we're looking for: A qualified nurse, allied health professional or social worker with current professional registrationA relevant postgraduate qualification, or equivalent specialist knowledge, skills and experienceStrong safeguarding knowledge and experience of analysing complex cases involving adults, children, young people and familiesClear communication skills and confidence working independently and collaboratively across services We welcome applications from different backgrounds and communities, and value fairness, respect, inclusion and everyone's contribution.
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About usAt CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive. CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.
DetailsDate posted02 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
pa/pr
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number810-8401862Job locationsBuisness Support Centre5 Beacon WayHullHU3 4AEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information. Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialDegree/Diploma in Adult/Children's Nursing /Allied Professional or Social WorkerRegistered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council/HCPC or Social Work EnglandPostgraduate qualification in relevant health or social care study or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experienceDesirableTeaching qualification e.g. 7307, PGCE
Knowledge
EssentialSound knowledge of legislation that underpins safeguarding practice e.g. Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Children's Act 1989/2004, Working Together 2026Significant highly specialist safeguarding knowledge gained through postgraduate study, specialist training and extensive safeguarding experience. Basic IT skillsKnowledge of Clinical governance, professional development and clinical leadership agendasUnderstanding of clinical risk/reporting issuesA knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care and support needs. Possesses well-developed knowledge and keeps safeguarding practice base up to date to provide guidance and training to staffDesirableKnowledge of local policy and procedures relating to safeguarding
Experience
EssentialDemonstrable experience of working with adults, children, young people and families where welfare concerns have been integral to the role and where critical thinking and analysis of complex cases has been required/evidencedAble to work to a high degree of independence but participative in team activities with colleagues within multi-disciplinary teams including presenting sensitive and complex informationExperience of implementing safeguarding processes, policies and procedures including applying the principles of the Mental Capacity ActExperience of developing and delivering training and/ or presentationsDesirableWide ranging experience of care planning for adults with care and support needs. Maybe something around transitional safeguardingConfident in the requirements of audit processes and can utilise these to inform the governance agenda of the OrganisationAble to organise and lead meetings e.g. Supervision, staff group & Team briefings, Multi agency meetingsExperienced in/qualified in leading Safeguarding SupervisionExperience of developing and implementing policies and proceduresExperience of challenging poor or inadequate practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialDegree/Diploma in Adult/Children's Nursing /Allied Professional or Social WorkerRegistered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council/HCPC or Social Work EnglandPostgraduate qualification in relevant health or social care study or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experienceDesirableTeaching qualification e.g. 7307, PGCE
Knowledge
EssentialSound knowledge of legislation that underpins safeguarding practice e.g. Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Children's Act 1989/2004, Working Together 2026Significant highly specialist safeguarding knowledge gained through postgraduate study, specialist training and extensive safeguarding experience. Basic IT skillsKnowledge of Clinical governance, professional development and clinical leadership agendasUnderstanding of clinical risk/reporting issuesA knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care and support needs. Possesses well-developed knowledge and keeps safeguarding practice base up to date to provide guidance and training to staffDesirableKnowledge of local policy and procedures relating to safeguarding
Experience
EssentialDemonstrable experience of working with adults, children, young people and families where welfare concerns have been integral to the role and where critical thinking and analysis of complex cases has been required/evidencedAble to work to a high degree of independence but participative in team activities with colleagues within multi-disciplinary teams including presenting sensitive and complex informationExperience of implementing safeguarding processes, policies and procedures including applying the principles of the Mental Capacity ActExperience of developing and delivering training and/ or presentationsDesirableWide ranging experience of care planning for adults with care and support needs. Maybe something around transitional safeguardingConfident in the requirements of audit processes and can utilise these to inform the governance agenda of the OrganisationAble to organise and lead meetings e.g. Supervision, staff group & Team briefings, Multi agency meetingsExperienced in/qualified in leading Safeguarding SupervisionExperience of developing and implementing policies and proceduresExperience of challenging poor or inadequate practiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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. xgikmsk For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCity Health Care Partnership CICAddressBuisness Support Centre5 Beacon WayHullHU3 4AEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCity Health Care Partnership CICAddressBuisness Support Centre5 Beacon WayHullHU3 4AEUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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