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Candidates should have a healthcare background, such as nursing or social work, with experience in adult or children services and a strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks. The role emphasises a commitment to the 'Think Family' approach and 'making safeguarding personal.' The position is primarily based at County Hall but requires on-site support at various hospitals and community venues. Professional development and comprehensive training will be provided to help the successful applicant enhance their skills in safeguarding practice.
We are looking for a Band 6 Safeguarding Professional to join the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Safeguarding Advisory Service.
You will provide safeguarding adults and children advice and support to staff across the Trust as part of the Safeguarding Duty Team.
You will also facilitate safeguarding supervision and assist in training provision when required. You will be an essential, core member of the Trust safeguarding advisory service, supported by senior leads, Named professionals and the Safeguarding Duty Team Manager.
You will receive a full and robust induction programme based on your individual needs and will be supported with relevant training as identified during your time in post.
The team is based in County Hall, Taunton where you will spend the majority of your working week, but with the requirement to also provide on-site support at both Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and attend other community venues across Somerset.
We provide advice, support and supervision to a vast range of Somerset Foundation Trust colleagues across both acute and community services. As part of the team, you will be responding to safeguarding concerns, providing consultation and working alongside both trust colleagues and other agencies to safeguard our service users from abuse or harm.
The role will encompass work with both Safeguarding Adults and Children and a commitment to the 'Think Family' and 'making safeguarding personal' approach.
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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
You will be a dedicated healthcare professional or equivalent (e.g. nurse, social worker, allied health professional, police officer or teacher)
To fulfil the desired skill-mix within the team we are looking for applicants with a background of working within adult or children services with experience and interest in safeguarding, and a demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding legal frameworks including policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development and competency in dealing with enquiries across the lifespan.
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