Job summary An exciting role has arisen to work as a Safeguarding Child Advisor Barnet 0-19 Healthy Child Programme team, where you will work as part of a multi-agency team. The role will require you to collate and analyse health information in relation to risk of significant harm, contribute to multi-agency decision making to safeguard and protect children. Are you a Specialist Public Health Practitioner, Registered Health Visitor or School Nurse qualified with Safeguarding training and experience? Are you seeking a challenging yet rewarding role that involves working with various agencies to safeguard children and families? We invite you to consider the pivotal role of a Safeguarding Children Advisor. Why this role could be for You: Play a critical role in safeguarding and protecting children by collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. As a key clinician you will analyse health information to assess risks and contribute to crucial multi-agency decision-making processes. You will work in a team where your expertise will contribute to the day-to-day running of the Safeguarding Team and supporting with Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub function in safeguarding and protecting children. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the qualifications and experience required, we would like to hear from you Join us and be a part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children and families. Main duties of the job Safeguarding Children Advisor will support the Safeguarding Children Team within Barnet 0-19 to ensure staff deliver safe and effective care in line with the Children Act (1989 and 2004), the Care Act (2014), the Children and Social Care Act 2017 and Working Together 2023. Will be required to provide specialist safeguarding advice, and support to Barnet managers and staff. Bring together physical and emotional health services that are designed first and foremost around the needs of the Barnet children, young people (CYP) and their families. To proactively engage with health staff who deliver frontline services and provide specialist children's safeguarding information, advice, guidance, and support to promote the health and welfare of children. The post holder will be required to develop constructive relationships with Multi-agencyservices and disciplines to ensure that inclusion of appropriate health information isincorporated into a robust multi-agency risk assessment and challenge decisions whenappropriate. Support the development and review of Barnet 0-19 safeguarding policies, guidance, and training packages in line with relevant legislation and the children Intercollegiate Guidance; Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff 2019. About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAs (Depend on experience). Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 220-WHT-2973 Job locations London Borough of Barnet 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale NW9 4EW Job description Job responsibilities The Safeguarding Children Specialist Advisor is an advanced practitioner. Therefore, the expectation is to demonstrate best practice in terms of clinical responsibilities. Safeguarding Children Advisor will support the Safeguarding Children Team within Barnet 0-19 to ensure staff deliver safe and effective care in line with the Children Act (1989 and 2004), the Care Act (2014), the Children and Social Care Act 2017 and Working Together 2023. Will be required to provide specialist safeguarding advice, and support to Barnet managers and staff. Bring together physical and emotional health services that are designed first and foremost around the needs of the Barnet children, young people (CYP) and their families. To proactively engage with health staff who deliver frontline services and provide specialist childrens safeguarding information, advice, guidance, and support to promote the health and welfare of children. The post holder will be required to develop constructive relationships with multi-agency services and disciplines to ensure that inclusion of appropriate health information is incorporated into a robust multi-agency risk assessment and challenge decisions when appropriate. To provide safeguarding supervision, consultation, professional advice, guidance and training to staff and to sensitively guide and support staff working with issues related to vulnerable children and families using Think Family Approach. Supporting safeguarding induction of all members such as students, temporary and staff new to the Barnet 0-19 team. Support the development and review of Barnet 0-19 safeguarding policies, guidance, and training packages in line with relevant legislation and the children Intercollegiate Guidance; Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff 2019. Take the lead for a specialist area for Barnet 0-19 as requested, e.g. DA, FGM, Child Criminal/Sexual Exploitation and Neglect etc. Deliver Barnet 0-19 training and where appropriate multi-agency, safeguarding training as in line with the Intercollegiate Guidance (children) and the Whittington Health Barnet 0-19 relevant policies and procedures. Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children with the design and completion of clinical audits and tools to measure clinical effectiveness and provide assurance. There is an expectation of the post holder to be able to highlight and challenge poor practice Ensure robust safeguarding supervision in line with national and local policies. Identify, collate, analyse, and appropriately share relevant health information to contribute to multi-agency risk assessments. Challenge decisions when necessary to ensure the best interests of children are upheld. The post holder will be required to develop constructive relationships with Multi-agency services and disciplines to ensure that inclusion of appropriate health information is incorporated into a robust multi-agency risk assessment and challenge decisions when appropriate. To promote awareness of safeguarding and promote good professional practice across the organisation. The safeguarding children advisor will participate in complex case management at both single and multi-agency levels. To participate in meetings and forums as associated with the business of safeguarding children, representing health services as a champion on safeguarding children if requested by Named Nurse or Head of Safeguarding. To engage in local, region-wide and national forums, as associated with safeguarding children/ business and as necessary. Assist the Named professionals to identify and address, through quality and audit monitoring, evidence to support the Clinical Governance Framework. To ensure that the voice of the child and the promotion of anti-discrimination are incorporated into all work with children and young people regardless of race, gender, culture, sexuality, disability or language practice welfare. To ensure record keeping documentation and all identified data system electronic records are up to date and well maintained in accordance with all Whittington Barnet 0-19 policies, guidelines and standards. The post holder is expected to contribute to the process of Rapid Reviews, Local Learning Reviews, Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Domestic Abuse Related Death Review DARDR and Internal Management Reviews for the organisation with the support from the Named Nurse and Head of Safeguarding. Job description Job responsibilities The Safeguarding Children Specialist Advisor is an advanced practitioner. Therefore, the expectation is to demonstrate best practice in terms of clinical responsibilities. Safeguarding Children Advisor will support the Safeguarding Children Team within Barnet 0-19 to ensure staff deliver safe and effective care in line with the Children Act (1989 and 2004), the Care Act (2014), the Children and Social Care Act 2017 and Working Together 2023. Will be required to provide specialist safeguarding advice, and support to Barnet managers and staff. Bring together physical and emotional health services that are designed first and foremost around the needs of the Barnet children, young people (CYP) and their families. To proactively engage with health staff who deliver frontline services and provide specialist childrens safeguarding information, advice, guidance, and support to promote the health and welfare of children. The post holder will be required to develop constructive relationships with multi-agency services and disciplines to ensure that inclusion of appropriate health information is incorporated into a robust multi-agency risk assessment and challenge decisions when appropriate. To provide safeguarding supervision, consultation, professional advice, guidance and training to staff and to sensitively guide and support staff working with issues related to vulnerable children and families using Think Family Approach. Supporting safeguarding induction of all members such as students, temporary and staff new to the Barnet 0-19 team. Support the development and review of Barnet 0-19 safeguarding policies, guidance, and training packages in line with relevant legislation and the children Intercollegiate Guidance; Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff 2019. Take the lead for a specialist area for Barnet 0-19 as requested, e.g. DA, FGM, Child Criminal/Sexual Exploitation and Neglect etc. Deliver Barnet 0-19 training and where appropriate multi-agency, safeguarding training as in line with the Intercollegiate Guidance (children) and the Whittington Health Barnet 0-19 relevant policies and procedures. Support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children with the design and completion of clinical audits and tools to measure clinical effectiveness and provide assurance. There is an expectation of the post holder to be able to highlight and challenge poor practice Ensure robust safeguarding supervision in line with national and local policies. Identify, collate, analyse, and appropriately share relevant health information to contribute to multi-agency risk assessments. Challenge decisions when necessary to ensure the best interests of children are upheld. The post holder will be required to develop constructive relationships with Multi-agency services and disciplines to ensure that inclusion of appropriate health information is incorporated into a robust multi-agency risk assessment and challenge decisions when appropriate. To promote awareness of safeguarding and promote good professional practice across the organisation. The safeguarding children advisor will participate in complex case management at both single and multi-agency levels. To participate in meetings and forums as associated with the business of safeguarding children, representing health services as a champion on safeguarding children if requested by Named Nurse or Head of Safeguarding. To engage in local, region-wide and national forums, as associated with safeguarding children/ business and as necessary. Assist the Named professionals to identify and address, through quality and audit monitoring, evidence to support the Clinical Governance Framework. To ensure that the voice of the child and the promotion of anti-discrimination are incorporated into all work with children and young people regardless of race, gender, culture, sexuality, disability or language practice welfare. To ensure record keeping documentation and all identified data system electronic records are up to date and well maintained in accordance with all Whittington Barnet 0-19 policies, guidelines and standards. The post holder is expected to contribute to the process of Rapid Reviews, Local Learning Reviews, Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Domestic Abuse Related Death Review DARDR and Internal Management Reviews for the organisation with the support from the Named Nurse and Head of Safeguarding. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with current NMC registration Specialist Public Health Practitioner, Registered Health Visitor or School Nurse with 4 years post qualification experience. Educated to degree level. Desirable Safeguarding Supervisor Training Knowledge & Experience Essential Sound Knowledge of multi-agency working (children and families). Evidence of continuing professional development in safeguarding and protecting children to level 3. Experience of managing risks and reporting and escalating concerns. Experience of participating in safeguarding strategy meetings, case conferences, writing safeguarding reports and chronologies. Sound Knowledge of legislation and policy, e.g. Children Act 1989, 2004, Data protection, NHS Confidentiality Guidance, Working Together and Pan London Child Protection Procedures. Experience of holding child protection case load. Desirable Experience in providing safeguarding supervision and have knowledge the supervision process. Experience of working in the MASH/or significant Safeguarding experience. Experience in providing safeguarding supervision and have knowledge the supervision process. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to partners from a broad range of agencies, disciplines, and services Ability to assess, advise and refer appropriately in situations involving complex needs. Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making for safeguarding children and young people. Ability to present the health perspective to multi-agency meetings. Demonstrate sound decision-making skills. Desirable Ability to be self-motivated, use initiative and work as an autonomous practitioner. Ability to provide advice and guidance with tact and sensitivity. Ability to be self-motivated, use initiative and work as an autonomous practitioner. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with current NMC registration Specialist Public Health Practitioner, Registered Health Visitor or School Nurse with 4 years post qualification experience. Educated to degree level. Desirable Safeguarding Supervisor Training Knowledge & Experience Essential Sound Knowledge of multi-agency working (children and families). Evidence of continuing professional development in safeguarding and protecting children to level 3. Experience of managing risks and reporting and escalating concerns. Experience of participating in safeguarding strategy meetings, case conferences, writing safeguarding reports and chronologies. Sound Knowledge of legislation and policy, e.g. Children Act 1989, 2004, Data protection, NHS Confidentiality Guidance, Working Together and Pan London Child Protection Procedures. Experience of holding child protection case load. Desirable Experience in providing safeguarding supervision and have knowledge the supervision process. Experience of working in the MASH/or significant Safeguarding experience. Experience in providing safeguarding supervision and have knowledge the supervision process. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to partners from a broad range of agencies, disciplines, and services Ability to assess, advise and refer appropriately in situations involving complex needs. Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making for safeguarding children and young people. Ability to present the health perspective to multi-agency meetings. Demonstrate sound decision-making skills. Desirable Ability to be self-motivated, use initiative and work as an autonomous practitioner. Ability to provide advice and guidance with tact and sensitivity. Ability to be self-motivated, use initiative and work as an autonomous practitioner. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (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). Employer details Employer name Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address London Borough of Barnet 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale NW9 4EW Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)