You will benefit from working in a supportive/valued team, with frequent workload meetings, shared learning & robust appraisals whilst working flexibly to maintain work-life balance. The team is based in County Hall Worcester with some home-working, therefore the ability to work independently & across several virtual platforms whilst having access to good internet at home is essential. We link together via MS Teams & seek a highly motivated & dynamic practitioner to join our forward-thinking team. We will provide IT equipment, mobile phone, continual professional development & a wide range of wellbeing services & support. If you are someone with vision, creative ideas & a "can do" approach, you will be supported by a team which cares as much for each other as they do for our patients, & where protection of individuals from harm & abuse is paramount in our day-to-day work., You will help with the assessment of information received according to safeguarding policy & the identification of key health information to be shared with other agencies to make decisions on risk & plans for adult & children. Areas include domestic abuse police logs, vulnerable adult incident police logs, MASH information exchanges, childrens strategy meetings, scoping for statutory reviews, emergency department attendance for children & information on individuals who have gone missing or at risk of exploitation. The role supports the work of the Named Nurses for Safeguarding Children and Adults & will ensure that HWHCT fulfils its statutory obligations towards promoting the safety & well-being of children & adults in Hereford/Worcestershire & support staff. You will provide safeguarding supervision and training across HWHCT & support with audit & developing resources/guidance. You will have good working knowledge of Safeguarding practice & Mental Capacity Act
policies/procedures.
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities