Job summary Our aim is to ensure the children and young people living in Bedfordshire have every opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are excited about taking forward real opportunities for maximising the best outcomes for children, young people and their families. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced practitioner to work alongside the Named Professional to contribute to the implementation of the Trust's Safeguarding Children Strategy. Main duties of the job Main duties of the role include the design and delivery of safeguarding training, provision of expert advice and support, provision of high quality safeguarding supervision, contribution to Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and other reviews and contribution to Bedfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Sub-groups. If you have proven knowledge of safeguarding and experience of working in a safeguarding position and If you share our enthusiasm and commitment to creating the very best opportunities for children and young people in Bedfordshire, we want to hear from you. About us Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 448-SUPPS-7014138 Job locations Woburn Court 2 Railton Road Kempston MK42 7PN Job description Job responsibilities To work with Trust staff to promote best practice, to identify risk factors and to initiate appropriate action to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk of or suffering from abuse or neglect. To support practitioners to embed Think Family across the Trust. Provide safeguarding children supervision to practitioners within the childrens workforce, to include universal and specialist children's health services, to promote confident safe practice and promote the practitioners skills and competencies to safeguard children. Provide expert advice support and guidance to all staff within CCS Bedfordshire in relation to safeguarding children. To support staff to take appropriate action when children and young people are identified as being at risk or suffering from maltreatment. Contribute to the development, delivery and facilitation of the Safeguarding Training Plan to enable staff members to be equipped with the competencies, knowledge and awareness to respond appropriately to any safeguarding children concerns. Participate in complex case management and case reviews at both single and multi- agency levels. Assist the Named Professional to identify areas of improvement through quality assurance and audit, which will provide evidence to support the Clinical Governance Framework. Support Trust staff in their responsibilities regarding child protection documentation and record keeping. e. case conference preparation, referrals to childrens services (MASH), report writing etc. seeking additional specialist advice when required. Assist the Named Professional and Head of Safeguarding to ensure that safeguarding systems, policies and procedures are regularly monitored, evaluated and developed To support the Named Professional in preparation for and contribute to statutory external reviews. To ensure that recommendations and action plans from statutory external reviews are implemented appropriately and that any learning from these are incorporated into training and disseminated across the Trust. Ensure appropriate action is taken when clinical risks are identified by self, or a team member and that the escalation process is followed appropriately. Within this role you will need to travel as an independent practitioner on a daily basis, across Bedfordshire. The nature of our work does result in travel arrangements changing at short notice. Due to the large geography our service covers and the limitations of sufficient public transport to undertake this role you must hold a full and current driving licence and have access to your own transport. This is subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, and therefore if the post holder requires a reasonable adjustment due to a disability then this will be considered. Job description Job responsibilities To work with Trust staff to promote best practice, to identify risk factors and to initiate appropriate action to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk of or suffering from abuse or neglect. To support practitioners to embed Think Family across the Trust. Provide safeguarding children supervision to practitioners within the childrens workforce, to include universal and specialist children's health services, to promote confident safe practice and promote the practitioners skills and competencies to safeguard children. Provide expert advice support and guidance to all staff within CCS Bedfordshire in relation to safeguarding children. To support staff to take appropriate action when children and young people are identified as being at risk or suffering from maltreatment. Contribute to the development, delivery and facilitation of the Safeguarding Training Plan to enable staff members to be equipped with the competencies, knowledge and awareness to respond appropriately to any safeguarding children concerns. Participate in complex case management and case reviews at both single and multi- agency levels. Assist the Named Professional to identify areas of improvement through quality assurance and audit, which will provide evidence to support the Clinical Governance Framework. Support Trust staff in their responsibilities regarding child protection documentation and record keeping. e. case conference preparation, referrals to childrens services (MASH), report writing etc. seeking additional specialist advice when required. Assist the Named Professional and Head of Safeguarding to ensure that safeguarding systems, policies and procedures are regularly monitored, evaluated and developed To support the Named Professional in preparation for and contribute to statutory external reviews. To ensure that recommendations and action plans from statutory external reviews are implemented appropriately and that any learning from these are incorporated into training and disseminated across the Trust. Ensure appropriate action is taken when clinical risks are identified by self, or a team member and that the escalation process is followed appropriately. Within this role you will need to travel as an independent practitioner on a daily basis, across Bedfordshire. The nature of our work does result in travel arrangements changing at short notice. Due to the large geography our service covers and the limitations of sufficient public transport to undertake this role you must hold a full and current driving licence and have access to your own transport. This is subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, and therefore if the post holder requires a reasonable adjustment due to a disability then this will be considered. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Health Visitor and/or Specialist Degree in Community or Public Health / Midwife/ Registered with Social Work England Evidence of professional development Degree or equivalent Desirable Supervision qualification Teaching qualification Evidence of Masters level study or equivalent or recent demonstrable commitment to embark on further education Experience Essential Knowledge of national and local safeguarding policies, guidelines, and key recommendations Demonstrates knowledge relevant to patterns of abuse and neglect Demonstrates an understanding of the remit and role of community-based practitioners Experience of working with vulnerable families and initiating safeguarding procedures Experience of working with complex systems Understands the assessment of need and harm Desirable Experience of providing supervision and mentoring Experience of working in the safeguarding field Knowledge of models of supervision. Skills Essential An ability to write, interpret and communicate complex information and provide analysis using SMART principles where appropriate Ability to analyse issues and think critically Specialist knowledge of safeguarding legislation. Ability to provide expert advice and be prepared to challenge in a multi-agency context Specialist knowledge of children's and/or adults health and development and the nature of children's and/or adult's maltreatment Desirable Supervision skills both individual and group facilitation skills IT Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Health Visitor and/or Specialist Degree in Community or Public Health / Midwife/ Registered with Social Work England Evidence of professional development Degree or equivalent Desirable Supervision qualification Teaching qualification Evidence of Masters level study or equivalent or recent demonstrable commitment to embark on further education Experience Essential Knowledge of national and local safeguarding policies, guidelines, and key recommendations Demonstrates knowledge relevant to patterns of abuse and neglect Demonstrates an understanding of the remit and role of community-based practitioners Experience of working with vulnerable families and initiating safeguarding procedures Experience of working with complex systems Understands the assessment of need and harm Desirable Experience of providing supervision and mentoring Experience of working in the safeguarding field Knowledge of models of supervision. Skills Essential An ability to write, interpret and communicate complex information and provide analysis using SMART principles where appropriate Ability to analyse issues and think critically Specialist knowledge of safeguarding legislation. Ability to provide expert advice and be prepared to challenge in a multi-agency context Specialist knowledge of children's and/or adults health and development and the nature of children's and/or adult's maltreatment Desirable Supervision skills both individual and group facilitation skills IT 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). 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 Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Address Woburn Court 2 Railton Road Kempston MK42 7PN Employer's website https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)