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Safeguarding Children Lead

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have safeguarding experience, a valid driving license, and access to transport for daily travel across Norfolk. Flexibility is essential.
  • You will collaborate with locality leadership and the Norfolk MASH, supporting the safeguarding children’s team across all specialist children's services within the Trust.

Requirements

  • Experience And Knowledge Of Children's Safeguarding Is Essential.
  • The successful applicant will be based within City 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.

FAQs

What is the role of the Safeguarding Children Lead?

The Safeguarding Children Lead provides safeguarding support, training, and supervision to Trust staff, working within the Norfolk Safeguarding Team.

Is experience in children's safeguarding essential for this position?

Yes, experience and knowledge of children's safeguarding are essential for this role.

Where will the successful applicant be based?

The successful applicant will be based within City locality but must be flexible and willing to travel across Norfolk.

Will the role require traveling?

Yes, the role requires daily travel as an independent practitioner across both rural and urban areas in Norfolk.

Is a driving license necessary for this job?

Yes, a full and current driving license is required, as well as access to your own transport to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Is the position temporary?

Yes, this is a secondment or fixed-term safeguarding lead position.

Who can I contact for informal enquiries about the position?

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

What kind of organization is this position with?

This position is with a Trust that has been rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and provides high-quality innovative services across most of the east of England.

What is the culture of the organization regarding staff engagement?

The organization prioritizes staff engagement and development and has received high ratings in the national staff survey for seven consecutive years.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates should submit their application as outlined in the job description.

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

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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.