Named Professional Safeguarding Children

An exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative Children and Adults Safeguarding team within the Directorate of Nursing and Quality Governance in the role of Named Professional - Safeguarding Children. We are seeking an experienced professional who has strong Safeguarding Children experience to support us on our journey from GOOD to OUTSTANDING, providing first-rate leadership, and shaping our service as we deliver our objectives within our 23/25 Safeguarding Strategy.

As a Safeguarding Named Professional, you would offer first-class Safeguarding guidance and supervision across the service for children, young people and/or vulnerable adults. The post holder will be based at Twistleton Court, Dartford but will be required to travel and work across the Kent and Medway NELFT bases. There will be the requirement for occasional travel to Essex and other London boroughs. The successful candidate will be supporting the Safeguarding Team and will work closely alongside other Named Professionals, the Head of Safeguarding Children and operational colleagues.

You will be required to provide input to NELFT’s Safeguarding Advice Service, safeguarding training provision and policy development as well as contributing to the progress of the safeguarding work plan. This post is offered on a substantive, full-time basis.

• Provide input into NELFT’s Safeguarding Advice Service, safeguarding training provision and policy development as well as contributing to the progress of the safeguarding work plan.
• Be responsible for ensuring that NELFT meets its statutory requirements in respect of safeguarding children and young people and Think Family agenda.
• Lead on the development of policies and procedures, implementing national guidance at a local level.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate Safeguarding activity to promote the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• Provide clinical expertise and advice in relation to Safeguarding for all staff in NELFT.
• Contribute to the Safeguarding improvement agenda across the safeguarding remit.

Starting with NELFT, NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,258 to a maximum of £2,122).

The Safeguarding Advice Service prides itself on working cohesively with internal and external partners to ensure the individuals we serve have the best care, treatment and support. The successful applicant will have access to specialist supervision, training and support to effectively undertake the role.

If you wish to have a direct conversation regarding this role, please contact the Interim Head of Safeguarding Children and Looked After Children Marina Tudda at marina.tudda@nelft.nhs.uk.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process.

• Skills: Expert knowledge of current practice relating to safeguarding children/child protection and think family.
• Be responsible for ensuring that NELFT meets its statutory requirements in respect of safeguarding children and young people and Think Family agenda.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate Safeguarding children activity to promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Experience in undertaking complex investigations and critical analysis.

• Experience: Evidence of working across the adult and children safeguarding arena. 5 years + Experience. Safeguarding experience with working with Children and young people who have been or are being managed by the CAMHS Service inpatient and in the community.

• Qualifications: NMC/HCPC/Social Work England current registration.

• Knowledge: An awareness of NHS long term plan, NELFT Strategies and NELFT Governance structure. Good knowledge of safeguarding developed through training and/or experience. You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.