Job summary We are seeking skilled and compassionate individuals to join the new NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service (London) in the role of Safeguarding Advisor/Social Worker. Applicants should have experience in safeguarding within services for children and young people, and of providing specialist advice, supervision, training and support on safeguarding issues Applicants must have a Diploma or Degree RN Children, or RN Adult with Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting/ School Nursing) qualification, or RN Learning Disability/ RN mental health with paediatric experience, or be a registered Social Worker. Applicants also must have post registration education in children protection/ safeguarding children module at graduate level or be prepared to work towards this. Main duties of the job To be a competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner within safeguarding ensuring the provision of high-quality evidence-based service, for children, young people and adults at risk. Ensure appropriate support to children and young people, their families and the service in terms of safeguarding. Ensure appropriate holistic support is provided through the service and link with multi-agency teams in other services as necessary. To support the development of safeguarding processes and operate within a system to safeguard children and young people, including direct liaison with patient's families and staff. To facilitate good communication and consistency across the service in terms of safeguarding support, including ensuring the regular briefing as required of clinical teams on key safeguarding issues and specific safeguarding cases. To maintain an overview of cases where complex concerns have been notified to the Safeguarding Team to promote safety and well-being of children and young people at risk. Where appropriate support staff to professionally challenge the analysis of others where safeguarding concerns need further escalation With the support of the Safeguarding Lead, ensure and facilitate good communication and consistency of service provision and development for safeguarding within the service. Act as a visible role model and foster an environment that enhances the patient family and staff experience About us GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 271-CYPGS-6752193 Job locations London London London WC1N 3JH Job description Job responsibilities The main duties of the job include ensuring the service safeguards children and young people and promotes their welfare. The post holder will assist the service in its requirement to protect children and young people at risk from harm and abuse. The post holder will also identify and support children and young people and their families who need additional care; as well as providing appropriate signposting or referrals to relevant organisations and agencies. The post holder will contribute to the development of training and education for staff to ensure they have up to date safeguarding skills, knowledge, and competence. It is required that the post holder be part of any safeguarding or related governance required (within or outside of the service). Job description Job responsibilities The main duties of the job include ensuring the service safeguards children and young people and promotes their welfare. The post holder will assist the service in its requirement to protect children and young people at risk from harm and abuse. The post holder will also identify and support children and young people and their families who need additional care; as well as providing appropriate signposting or referrals to relevant organisations and agencies. The post holder will contribute to the development of training and education for staff to ensure they have up to date safeguarding skills, knowledge, and competence. It is required that the post holder be part of any safeguarding or related governance required (within or outside of the service). Person Specification Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential oDiploma or Degree RN Children, OR oRN Adult with Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting /School Nursing) qualification OR oRN Learning Disability/RN Mental Health with paediatric experience OR oRegistered Social Worker (Social Work England) oPost registration education in child protection/safeguarding children module at graduate level and prepared to work towards oSignificant experience of working with children. Desirable oAssessing & Mentoring Qualification oRecognised teaching qualification oParticipation on leadership programme oCompletion or willingness to undertake a Safeguarding Supervisors course. Experience/Knowledge Essential oEvidence of experience in safeguarding children practice processes and working with complex child protection issues oExperience of contributing to delivering, planning and evaluation of training to groups oExperience of collaborative inter-agency working. oEvidence of supporting the learning and development of others. oEvidence of participation in governance, including undertaking audit and review. oParticipation in the development of teaching programmes oExperience of or willingness to undertake training on sound reflective coaching/models of supervision. oKnowledge of relevant of evidence-based practice and experience of utilising this in practice. oIn depth knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding children legislation and guidance. oAwareness of the sensitive nature of safeguarding work; including issues of equal opportunities, confidentiality, and information sharing. oKnowledge of Modern Slavery, Prevent and Domestic Abuse processes, including MARAC Desirable Relevant experience in senior clinical or management role/s Evidence of working as a supervisor / assessor Awareness of current adult safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the Care Act (2014), the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act (2019) Experience of working with children or young people who are gender questioning Skills/Abilities Essential oAbility to offer safeguarding advice and support to staff within own sphere of competence. This will include the ability to empower, challenge constructively and provide a learning environment as necessary. oAble to demonstrate critical thinking skills. oAble to contribute to developing, delivering and evaluating high quality learning packages. oResponsive and flexible in meeting the needs of adult learners. oIT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Databases oExcellent organisational skills oAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. oAbility to promote and demonstrate effective communication at all levels, both written and oral. oEvidence of ability to challenge the analysis of other constructively. oExcellent verbal, written and presentation skills Person Specification Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential oDiploma or Degree RN Children, OR oRN Adult with Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting /School Nursing) qualification OR oRN Learning Disability/RN Mental Health with paediatric experience OR oRegistered Social Worker (Social Work England) oPost registration education in child protection/safeguarding children module at graduate level and prepared to work towards oSignificant experience of working with children. Desirable oAssessing & Mentoring Qualification oRecognised teaching qualification oParticipation on leadership programme oCompletion or willingness to undertake a Safeguarding Supervisors course. Experience/Knowledge Essential oEvidence of experience in safeguarding children practice processes and working with complex child protection issues oExperience of contributing to delivering, planning and evaluation of training to groups oExperience of collaborative inter-agency working. oEvidence of supporting the learning and development of others. oEvidence of participation in governance, including undertaking audit and review. oParticipation in the development of teaching programmes oExperience of or willingness to undertake training on sound reflective coaching/models of supervision. oKnowledge of relevant of evidence-based practice and experience of utilising this in practice. oIn depth knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding children legislation and guidance. oAwareness of the sensitive nature of safeguarding work; including issues of equal opportunities, confidentiality, and information sharing. oKnowledge of Modern Slavery, Prevent and Domestic Abuse processes, including MARAC Desirable Relevant experience in senior clinical or management role/s Evidence of working as a supervisor / assessor Awareness of current adult safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the Care Act (2014), the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act (2019) Experience of working with children or young people who are gender questioning Skills/Abilities Essential oAbility to offer safeguarding advice and support to staff within own sphere of competence. This will include the ability to empower, challenge constructively and provide a learning environment as necessary. oAble to demonstrate critical thinking skills. oAble to contribute to developing, delivering and evaluating high quality learning packages. oResponsive and flexible in meeting the needs of adult learners. oIT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Databases oExcellent organisational skills oAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. oAbility to promote and demonstrate effective communication at all levels, both written and oral. oEvidence of ability to challenge the analysis of other constructively. oExcellent verbal, written and presentation skills 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address London London London WC1N 3JH Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)