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Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner for Adults

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified social worker with recent safeguarding experience, able to deliver training, provide expert advice, and support compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
  • You will implement safeguarding strategies, raise awareness, develop policies, deliver training, facilitate sessions, support investigations, and contribute to multi-agency reviews.

Requirements

  • The post holder will be a social worker with recent experience of working with adults at risk of abuse and neglect, preferably within a safeguarding role.
  • They will lead on the design and delivery of training and education to the multidisciplinary workforce and be able to provide expert advice around safeguarding, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty safeguards.
  • The Post Holder Will Support The ELHT Workforce To Conform To The Relevant Statutory Guidance, Frameworks And Legislation.
  • They Will Support The Named Professional Safeguarding Adults And Head Of Safeguarding To Provide Leadership, Supervision, Training And Expert Advice In The Management Of Adult Safeguarding Concerns, Including.
  • Development and implementation of the Safeguarding Strategy and leading on workstreams within that strategy.
  • Raising awareness of the safeguarding adults agenda with the ELHT multi-disciplinary workforce.
  • Continued development of the Trust safeguarding policies and procedures and completion of audits to ensure that key safeguarding messages are embedded in practice and CQC standards are being met.
  • Supporting staff to implement the principles of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
  • Design, deliver and evaluate Level 3 Safeguarding Adult training.
  • Facilitation of safeguarding supervision and safeguarding champions sessions.
  • Provision of support in the raising of and response to safeguarding adult concerns within our acute and community settings.
  • Supporting clinical and governance teams in the completion of safeguarding investigations to support S.42 enquiries.
  • Proactively contribute to subgroups of the Safeguarding Adult Board and safeguarding reviews including Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SAR) and Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHR) alongside multiagency partners.

Responsibilities

  • Development and implementation of the Safeguarding Strategy and leading on workstreams within that strategy.
  • Raising awareness of the safeguarding adults agenda with the ELHT multi-disciplinary workforce.
  • Continued development of the Trust safeguarding policies and procedures and completion of audits to ensure that key safeguarding messages are embedded in practice and CQC standards are being met.
  • Supporting staff to implement the principles of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
  • Design, deliver and evaluate Level 3 Safeguarding Adult training.
  • Facilitation of safeguarding supervision and safeguarding champions sessions.
  • Provision of support in the raising of and response to safeguarding adult concerns within our acute and community settings.
  • Supporting clinical and governance teams in the completion of safeguarding investigations to support S.42 enquiries.
  • Proactively contribute to subgroups of the Safeguarding Adult Board and safeguarding reviews including Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SAR) and Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHR) alongside multiagency partners.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner for Adults?

The primary responsibility is to ensure excellent standards of safeguarding practice throughout East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) and to lead on the design and delivery of training and education related to safeguarding, mental capacity, and deprivation of liberty safeguards.

What qualifications are required for the Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner role?

The post holder must be a social worker with recent experience working with adults at risk of abuse and neglect, preferably within a safeguarding role.

Will the Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner have any leadership responsibilities?

Yes, the post holder will have leadership responsibilities, including supporting the Named Professional Safeguarding Adults and Head of Safeguarding in providing leadership, supervision, training, and expert advice on adult safeguarding concerns.

What type of training will the Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner be responsible for?

The post holder will design, deliver, and evaluate Level 3 Safeguarding Adult training for the multidisciplinary workforce.

How will the post holder support staff in implementing statutory guidance?

The Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner will support staff to implement principles outlined in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Who can I contact for further information about the Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Rebecca Woods, the Named Professional Safeguarding Adults, via email at rebecca.woods@elht.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01282 803125.

What kind of partnerships will the Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner develop?

The post holder will work closely with divisional leads and safeguarding champions to develop positive partnerships that improve outcomes for adults at risk.

What kind of audits will the Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner be involved in?

The post holder will complete audits to ensure key safeguarding messages are embedded in practice and that Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards are being met.

Is there an opportunity for mentorship within this role?

Yes, the Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner will provide support and mentorship to safeguarding practitioners and other colleagues within the multidisciplinary safeguarding team.

Will the post holder be involved in safeguarding investigations?

Yes, the Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner will support clinical and governance teams in the completion of safeguarding investigations to support Section 42 enquiries.

Delivering safe, personal and effective care

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides comprehensive healthcare services across several hospitals in East Lancashire, including emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while improving health outcomes and promoting well-being. Their purpose is to ensure accessible, effective, and compassionate healthcare for the communities they serve, focusing on both immediate and long-term health needs.