Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Enquiry Officer to to join us in delivering high quality safeguarding to people under mental health services in the South West of Hertfordshire. You will contribute effectively and professionally to the work of the specialist Adult Safeguarding department, to fulfil Hertfordshire Partnership Trust's adult safeguarding responsibilities in line with section 42 of the Care Act whilst working within Hertfordshire safeguarding frameworks. The values and principles of Making Safeguarding Personal are intrinsic to the operations of the team. You will endorse and act in accordance with the principles of personalization, ensuring that appropriate safeguarding responses and actions are person-centered and, as far as possible, putting people in control of their lives. Your practice will be responsive, inclusive and primarily community-based, working to ensure the service provided is effective, efficient and able to deliver positive and personal outcomes for the citizens of Hertfordshire who are open to secondary mental health services. You will be based in Watford. Supervision will be provided by the advanced safeguarding professional Adult Safeguarding team. Main duties of the job You will respond to safeguarding concerns raised; record safeguarding adult concerns accurately and timely. You will identify and create safeguarding plans to mitigate risk to the person; gather relevant information to support decision making. You will seek and record views of adult at risk, undertake capacity assessments / best interest decisions as appropriate. You will contribute to strategy discussions or meetings. You may be required to lead investigations and contribute to case conferences, ensuring outcomes are recorded; be lead investigator on a section 42 enquiry, and identify need for other assessments or interventions required. More broadly, you will support the delivery of the ACS vision to the People of Hertfordshire so that they feel well informed about what's available to them so they can lead safe, happy and healthier lives in a way they choose. They feel valued and listened to, have independence and a range of positive things to do. We offer the best and most responsive services in the country. These are services our staff feel proud to deliver and would be pleased to receive. You may be required to Care Coordinate a reduced caseload of service users About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. About us - Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust Heard. Respected. Included. Together, we help people with mental ill-health, learning disabilities and autism to live life to the fullest. We work throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Norfolkhttps://www.hertsnhsgreattogether.co.uk/ Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum, pro rata HCAS inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 367-ACMS-9246 Job locations Colne House 21 Upton Road Watford, WD18 0JP 21 Upton Road Watford WD18 0JP Job description Job responsibilities Act as the lead professional in safeguarding concerns / enquiries including assessment and management of risk, knowing how to intervene proportionately, ensuring people are protected from harm, while protecting their human rights. Works within Hertfordshire safeguarding frameworks to ensure vulnerable adults are protected. Undertakes safeguarding investigations under the direction of a manager. Involved in partnership working with other organisations, community groups and community members in a variety of settings to achieve positive outcomes for service users and carers. Accurately recording and keeping records up to date. Act as the lead professional when an adult is at risk of social exclusion and assists people to deal with adverse circumstances such as: poor health, poverty, inadequate living conditions; as well as maximizing the strength of individuals, their families and their communities. For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS. Job description Job responsibilities Act as the lead professional in safeguarding concerns / enquiries including assessment and management of risk, knowing how to intervene proportionately, ensuring people are protected from harm, while protecting their human rights. Works within Hertfordshire safeguarding frameworks to ensure vulnerable adults are protected. Undertakes safeguarding investigations under the direction of a manager. Involved in partnership working with other organisations, community groups and community members in a variety of settings to achieve positive outcomes for service users and carers. Accurately recording and keeping records up to date. Act as the lead professional when an adult is at risk of social exclusion and assists people to deal with adverse circumstances such as: poor health, poverty, inadequate living conditions; as well as maximizing the strength of individuals, their families and their communities. For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Nurse registered with the relevant professional body. Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment Best Interest Assessor qualification Practice Educator Qualification Experience Essential oWorking with vulnerable adults and or children within a health and social care setting oInvolvement in multi-agency work oWorking at the required level of the professional capabilities' framework. oAdult Social care and legislation, strategies and guidance relevant to the post. oSafeguarding statutory responsibilities, including Making Safeguarding Personal. oHuman rights legislation and how these laws protect the rights of adults. oThe integration agenda - working as part of a multi-disciplinary /agency team. oThe personalisation agenda - applying creative problem solving to maximise independence. Desirable oStaff or student supervision oApplied knowledge of at least one of the following: Mental capacity Act; Mental Health Act; Care Management; Continuing Health Care, Care Programme Approach oWork within a scheme of delegated authority. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Nurse registered with the relevant professional body. Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment Best Interest Assessor qualification Practice Educator Qualification Experience Essential oWorking with vulnerable adults and or children within a health and social care setting oInvolvement in multi-agency work oWorking at the required level of the professional capabilities' framework. oAdult Social care and legislation, strategies and guidance relevant to the post. oSafeguarding statutory responsibilities, including Making Safeguarding Personal. oHuman rights legislation and how these laws protect the rights of adults. oThe integration agenda - working as part of a multi-disciplinary /agency team. oThe personalisation agenda - applying creative problem solving to maximise independence. Desirable oStaff or student supervision oApplied knowledge of at least one of the following: Mental capacity Act; Mental Health Act; Care Management; Continuing Health Care, Care Programme Approach oWork within a scheme of delegated authority. 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 Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Colne House 21 Upton Road Watford, WD18 0JP 21 Upton Road Watford WD18 0JP Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)