Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking Safeguarding Coordinator to work across our practices. We are looking for someone who can work autonomously, is reliable and flexible and can demonstrate expertise in safeguarding. You will have a key role in overseeing the quality of safeguarding practice within our practices, providing support to clinical practitioners ensuring timely and smooth information exchange between relevant safeguarding partners within the legal framework and supporting the strategic direction across the organisation. You will have a relevant health/social work qualification and significant professional experience working with children and adults with evidence of exposure to safeguarding casework. We expect an excellent knowledge of the legislation that supports work to safeguard children and adults. Experience of report writing, audit, supervision/ teaching will be important to help you in this role. You will need to be able to demonstrate good communication skills and effective team working within teams and with other agencies including the local authorities and healthcare providers. This post will provide expert clinical leadership and direction for safeguarding children and adults and ensure that the practices fulfil statutory obligations in the services they deliver. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for managing the safeguarding diary of child protection and adult safeguarding conferences to support timely report completion and also to maximise GP contributions at these conferences where possible. Supporting with safeguarding coding from safeguarding documents coming into the practice, training admin staff in appropriate processes and improving quality across practices. About us Hope Citadel is a primary care provider with a heart for deprived communities. We run 10 doctors practices, mainly in Oldham and Rochdale, and employ over 200 staff. We started 15 years ago by a passionate group of people looking to reverse the inverse care law by providing quality healthcare in areas of deprivation. This still underpins why we do what we do to make the invisible, visible. Our staff are driven by social justice, compassion, and a drive to see real change in the communities they live and work in. Primary care is not an easy space to work in, and that is exacerbated in areas of deprivation. In order to provide the best service to patients, it is vital that our culture and our processes are aligned. We prioritise maintaining high healthcare outcomes, but know that in order to do this, we need to be an employer of choice and look after our staff well. We do this by making commitments such as being a Real Living Wage employer, running mentoring and learning and development opportunities, and finding space to socialise and have fun together. You will be based across all the practices at Hope Citadel, with an office in Kirkholt. You will work within the experienced Clinical and Operations Team reporting to the Safegaurding Lead, Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £35,000 to £40,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0212-25-0011 Job locations Kirkholt Medical Practice The Strand Rochdale Lancashire OL11 2JG Job description Job responsibilities Managing the safeguarding diary of child protection and adult safeguarding conferences to support timely report completion and also to maximise GP contributions at these conferences where possible. Assisting GPs with preparation of safeguarding reports for safeguarding meetings and conferences e.g completing demographics and factual information such as missing vaccinations, was not brought information, outstanding health referrals. Supporting with safeguarding coding from safeguarding documents coming into the practice, training admin staff in appropriate processes and improving quality. Liaison with patients/families regarding any outstanding health issues raised through safeguarding conferences, e.g. liaising with parents to book appointments for a childs health needs (such as vaccinations or health reviews) when a child is on a child protection plan. Maintain up to date registers/coding of children on child protection plans and looked after children. Help to support clinicians following up children and adults who are not brought to appointments. For example, by contacting them and arranging another appointment. Co-ordinate practice safeguarding meetings. Collate and maintain staff safeguarding training registers. Work closely with the practice safeguarding lead and practice manager. Perform audits in key areas to improve practice choosing an area a month and running audits at each practice: - Child not brought to appointments - primary care, secondary care - Vulnerable adults not brought to appointments - primary care, secondary care - Domestic violence coding/follow up. - MARAC referrals - Self harm follow up - Looked After Children coding and annual reviews - Child protection plan list reconcile with local lists. - Vulnerable children list This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties, which may be requested from time-to-time. Job description Job responsibilities Managing the safeguarding diary of child protection and adult safeguarding conferences to support timely report completion and also to maximise GP contributions at these conferences where possible. Assisting GPs with preparation of safeguarding reports for safeguarding meetings and conferences e.g completing demographics and factual information such as missing vaccinations, was not brought information, outstanding health referrals. Supporting with safeguarding coding from safeguarding documents coming into the practice, training admin staff in appropriate processes and improving quality. Liaison with patients/families regarding any outstanding health issues raised through safeguarding conferences, e.g. liaising with parents to book appointments for a childs health needs (such as vaccinations or health reviews) when a child is on a child protection plan. Maintain up to date registers/coding of children on child protection plans and looked after children. Help to support clinicians following up children and adults who are not brought to appointments. For example, by contacting them and arranging another appointment. Co-ordinate practice safeguarding meetings. Collate and maintain staff safeguarding training registers. Work closely with the practice safeguarding lead and practice manager. Perform audits in key areas to improve practice choosing an area a month and running audits at each practice: - Child not brought to appointments - primary care, secondary care - Vulnerable adults not brought to appointments - primary care, secondary care - Domestic violence coding/follow up. - MARAC referrals - Self harm follow up - Looked After Children coding and annual reviews - Child protection plan list reconcile with local lists. - Vulnerable children list This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties, which may be requested from time-to-time. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant health/social work qualification and significant professional experience working with children and adults with evidence of exposure to safeguarding casework. Desirable A bachelors degree in related field is preferred. Personal qualities Essential Accurate information analysis and attention to detail Be mindful of the confidential and sensitive natures of much of the work and adhere to organisational data protection policies at all times. Confident and helpful telephone manner Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) Knowledge and skills Essential Understanding current legislation, identifying signs of abuse, and knowing how to report concerns. Communicating professionally by email and verbally. How to use Excel, Word, and other computer systems to a good standard. Experience Essential Showing a high level of accurate detail in your work. Showing an understanding of confidentiality. Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise workload. Desirable Working within a similar safeguarding role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant health/social work qualification and significant professional experience working with children and adults with evidence of exposure to safeguarding casework. Desirable A bachelors degree in related field is preferred. Personal qualities Essential Accurate information analysis and attention to detail Be mindful of the confidential and sensitive natures of much of the work and adhere to organisational data protection policies at all times. Confident and helpful telephone manner Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) Knowledge and skills Essential Understanding current legislation, identifying signs of abuse, and knowing how to report concerns. Communicating professionally by email and verbally. How to use Excel, Word, and other computer systems to a good standard. Experience Essential Showing a high level of accurate detail in your work. Showing an understanding of confidentiality. Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise workload. Desirable Working within a similar safeguarding role. 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. Employer details Employer name Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC Address Kirkholt Medical Practice The Strand Rochdale Lancashire OL11 2JG Employer's website http://www.hopecitadel.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)