Job summary An exciting opportunity has risen to lead the trust wide Safeguarding Team at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Assistant Director of Family inclusion and Safeguarding will be the key link between the organisation as a provider, ICB, 4x LA within West Midlands, NHSE, and number of other Stakeholders. They will provide strategic leadership to an excellent Safeguarding Team and will be supported by the Head of Safeguarding in their leadership role. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for thepopulation of the Black Country. o Adult and older adult mental health serviceso Specialist learning disability serviceso Mental health services for children and young people o Community healthcare services for children, young people, and families in Dudley We proudly offer supportive, inclusive, and family friendly employment and flexible working policies. We have a wide range of professional services and employee networks to help our colleagues be at their best - and find support if they need it. To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website: blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk. Main duties of the job To ensure robust systems, policies, procedures, professional guidance and training programmes are in place for all BCHC health services. This is so that children and adults at risk can be identified by staff at an early stage and protected from harm where possible and effective care can be provided for children and families where abuse has already occurred. To set a Trust Safeguarding strategy, ensure a set of Safeguarding dashboards and practice management of the safeguarding agenda. To line manage the Head of Service for Adult and Children's Safeguarding. To work with all partners to ensure the Trust obligations under the 1989 and 2004 Children Act are met, as are those under the Care Act 2014 for Adults Safeguarding. To ensure the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice is an integral part of all practice with children in need and children in need of protection; and for adults at risk. To ensure that the perspective of children (the voice of the child), their care is incorporated into all aspects of child protection practice. To lead in the analysis and appropriate development of services relating to Safeguarding Children and Adults and to be an expert in managing change. For further information, please see Job Description. About us Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) states that each Trust is responsible for identifying a senior clinical lead and complement the role of the designated nurse to undertake the role of designated nurse OR lead nurse for safeguarding children across a defined health economy. This role works collaboratively with the ICB Designated role in the services it provides in Black Country Healthcare. At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) this role has been defined as a strategic leadership role which will reflect the Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018),and is aligned to the Roles and Competences for Healthcare Staff RCPCH Intercollegiate Documents for Adults (2018) and Children (2019). The post holder will function as the clinical lead and provides strategic direction for Adult and Children's safeguarding, Sexual Safety across the Trust. The post holder will provide assurance, specialist support and guidance to the Executive Team and Board on all matters relating to children's and adult's safeguarding, and ensure the Trust is compliant with statutory requirements as outlined under Section 11 of the Children's Act 1989 (2004) and under the Care Act (2014). Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 285-5477-CORP Job locations Civic Centre St Peter's Square Wolverhampton WV1 1SH Job description Job responsibilities To ensure robust systems, policies, procedures, professional guidance and training programmes are in place for all BCHC health services. This is so that children and adults at risk can be identified by staff at an early stage and protected from harm where possible and effective care can be provided for children and families where abuse has already occurred. To work with the Director of Nursing, Named Doctor and Heads of Nursing to ensure that the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures are updated according to the Trust cycle of business, and local and national guidance and best practice. To set a Trust Safeguarding strategy, ensure a set of Safeguarding dashboards and practice management of the safeguarding agenda. To line manage the Head of Service for Adult and Childrens Safeguarding. To work with all partners to ensure the Trust obligations under the 1989 and 2004 Children Act are met, as are those under the Care Act 2014 for Adults Safeguarding. To ensure the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice is an integral part of all practice with children in need and children in need of protection; and for adults at risk. To ensure that the perspective of children (the voice of the child), their care is incorporated into all aspects of child protection practice. To lead in the analysis and appropriate development of services relating to Safeguarding Children and Adults and to be an expert in managing change. To provide professional nursing advice to other statutory and voluntary agencies on health matters relevant to safeguarding children and adults where required. Job description Job responsibilities To ensure robust systems, policies, procedures, professional guidance and training programmes are in place for all BCHC health services. This is so that children and adults at risk can be identified by staff at an early stage and protected from harm where possible and effective care can be provided for children and families where abuse has already occurred. To work with the Director of Nursing, Named Doctor and Heads of Nursing to ensure that the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures are updated according to the Trust cycle of business, and local and national guidance and best practice. To set a Trust Safeguarding strategy, ensure a set of Safeguarding dashboards and practice management of the safeguarding agenda. To line manage the Head of Service for Adult and Childrens Safeguarding. To work with all partners to ensure the Trust obligations under the 1989 and 2004 Children Act are met, as are those under the Care Act 2014 for Adults Safeguarding. To ensure the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice is an integral part of all practice with children in need and children in need of protection; and for adults at risk. To ensure that the perspective of children (the voice of the child), their care is incorporated into all aspects of child protection practice. To lead in the analysis and appropriate development of services relating to Safeguarding Children and Adults and to be an expert in managing change. To provide professional nursing advice to other statutory and voluntary agencies on health matters relevant to safeguarding children and adults where required. Person Specification Certificate Essential Professional Qualifications Professional Registration Relevant Safeguarding Experience Experience of managing a team Desirable oHaving worked at a Band 8 level in a safeguarding role in MH and LD setting with extensive clinical experience at a practice and leadership level oChild protection and Adult /Safeguarding training Level 3/4 Person Specification Certificate Essential Professional Qualifications Professional Registration Relevant Safeguarding Experience Experience of managing a team Desirable oHaving worked at a Band 8 level in a safeguarding role in MH and LD setting with extensive clinical experience at a practice and leadership level oChild protection and Adult /Safeguarding training Level 3/4 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 Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Civic Centre St Peter's Square Wolverhampton WV1 1SH Employer's website https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)