Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated and creative person to join our safeguarding team, with the remit of supporting mental health staff in the delivery and embedding of safeguarding in clinical settings across the trust.
Applicants will be educated to degree level or have equivalent work experience and will have a practical knowledge of how to safeguard children, young people and adults with care and support needs. The post holder will be expected to deputise for the Safeguarding Named Nurses for Children, Adults and Domestic Abuse when required and will be expected to represent the trust at external multiagency meetings.
The position requires an excellent understanding of how mental health and safeguarding interrelate.
Applicants must have an up to date knowledge of local safeguarding processes and will need to have an awareness of the key issues related to domestic abuse and "think family" principles.
Experience of attending multi agency safeguarding and domestic abuse meetings would be advantageous.
The post holder will need excellent communication and organisational skills and will need to be able to work autonomously and at any location across the trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the development of safeguarding practice to fulfil the organisation's statutory and contractual obligations. This role will include the provision of safeguarding advice, support and some teaching.
The post holder will work pro-actively across all Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) sites, with local relevant networks of safeguarding professionals and with the Local Safeguarding Board/Partnership Training Sub Groups to promote effective safeguarding practice.
The post holder will be part of the BSMHFT Safeguarding Team and will be expected to deputise for the Safeguarding Named Nurses and other Safeguarding Facilitators when necessary.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from The Uffculme Centre, Northrcroft or any other agreed site and also working from your home.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training in safeguarding and domestic abuse
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- Current professional qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in the field of safeguarding and domestic abuse.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the issues and legistation relating to child/adult safeguarding including the impact of domestic violence
- Experience of working with parents suffering from mental health/addiction problems and is able to reflect on the implications for the child and the family.
Skills
Essential
- Supervision skills
- Report writing skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to establish and develop effective working relationships across agency boundaries.
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.
Applications 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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Uffculme Centre, Northcroft, Remote working - Hybrid working
Birmingham
B13 8QY