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Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Jun 17

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Norwich

AI generated summary

  • You must have children's safeguarding experience, a full driving license, and transport for daily travel across rural and urban Norfolk. Flexibility is essential.
  • You will work with the locality leadership and safeguarding teams, travel daily across Norfolk, and adapt quickly to changing travel needs. A valid driving license and own transport are required.

Requirements

  • Experience And Knowledge Of Children's Safeguarding Is Essential.
  • The successful applicant will be based within the North locality however the ability to work flexibly and travel will be essential.
  • Within this role you will need to travel as an independent practitioner on a daily basis, across Norfolk which involves both rural and urban travel.
  • 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 to meet the travel requirements of the role.
  • This is subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, and therefore if you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability then this will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • The role will include working as part of the locality leadership team, the health team within the Norfolk Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and supporting the wider safeguarding children’s team across all specialist children’s services within the Trust.
  • Within this role you will need to travel as an independent practitioner on a daily basis, across Norfolk which involves both rural and urban travel.
  • 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 to meet the travel requirements of the role.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Safeguarding Children Lead.

What are the main responsibilities of the Safeguarding Children Lead?

The main responsibilities include providing safeguarding support, training, and supervision to Trust staff, working as part of the locality leadership team, and supporting the wider safeguarding children’s team across all specialist children’s services within the Trust.

Is experience in children's safeguarding necessary for this role?

Yes, experience and knowledge of children's safeguarding is essential for this position.

Where is this position based?

The position is based within the North locality of Norfolk.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, the role requires daily travel across Norfolk, which includes both rural and urban areas.

What kind of driving requirements are needed for this job?

Applicants must hold a full and current driving licence and have access to their own transport to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Who should I contact for informal enquiries?

You can contact Steph Edrich, Head of Locality North & East at 07783 886052 or Klaire Stanley, Named Professional for Safeguarding at 07783 886003.

What is the organizational reputation regarding service quality?

The organization is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission and has high ratings from staff in the national staff survey for the seventh consecutive year.

Are there any provisions for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, adjustments can be considered under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 for individuals who require reasonable adjustments due to a disability.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested applicants should submit their application to join the Trust in delivering high-quality, innovative care services.

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Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Providing health and care services across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough and Suffolk.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Cambridgeshire Community Services aims to deliver high quality care to the diverse communities we serve in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Norfolk, Peterborough and Suffolk. We provide the following services: • A range of children’s services to children, young people and families in (Cambridgeshire and Norfolk) • School age immunisation programme (Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Peterborough and Suffolk) • ICaSH: Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health Services (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Peterborough and Suffolk) • Dental services (Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Suffolk) • Musculo-skeletal services and uro-gynaecological physiotherapy services (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough) • The Oliver Zangwill Centre for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and the Evelyn Community Head Injury Service • Children and Adults’ Community Health services for the residents of Luton • Children and Adults’ Community Health services for the residents of Bedfordshire are provided in partnership with East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT). We believe that community based health services are fundamental to the success of an NHS that gives people more choice and control over their health care.