Hywel Dda University Health Board has a rare opportunity to appoint an experienced child safeguarding practitioner to the Corporate Safeguarding Team. We are seeking a self-motivated individual to provide an effective leadership and support function which enables the Health Board to discharge its duties in accordance with safeguarding legislation and duties.
The Health Board has a dedicated Safeguarding Team consisting of a small group of friendly practitioners working across the spectrum of safeguarding, including children, adults, violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV) and Looked After Children. The position of Safeguarding Practitioner for children enables a unique, interesting and challenging role as part of the wider corporate team.
Working with minimal supervision, the successful applicant will be accountable for utilising their specialist knowledge, analytical and curiosity skills to provide leadership, guidance, support, safeguarding supervision and training to health professionals.
The post holder will embrace a person-centred approach and promote the wellbeing and safety of children and adults. They will empower staff in their identification and decision-making processes when confronted with possible child and/or adult abuse and neglect and ensure good quality safeguarding reports are submitted to children services.
The post holder will contribute to ensuring effective systems are in place for learning and sharing lessons both internally and with statutory partners. They will lead on safeguarding audits, providing reports to the Named Nurse and Head of Safeguarding in order to provide assurance and improve service provision.
The post holder will represent Hywel Dda University Health Board at multi-agency meetings in respect of safeguarding issues, including MARAC, Child and Adult Safeguarding meetings, and PRUDiC meetings.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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The Health Board has a dedicated Safeguarding Team consisting of a small group of friendly practitioners working across the spectrum of safeguarding, including children, adults, violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV) and Looked After Children. The position of Safeguarding Practitioner for children enables a unique, interesting and challenging role as part of the wider corporate team.
Working with minimal supervision, the successful applicant will be accountable for utilising their specialist knowledge, analytical and curiosity skills to provide leadership, guidance, support, safeguarding supervision and training to health professionals.
The post holder will embrace a person-centred approach and promote the wellbeing and safety of children and adults. They will empower staff in their identification and decision-making processes when confronted with possible child and/or adult abuse and neglect and ensure good quality safeguarding reports are submitted to children services.
The post holder will contribute to ensuring effective systems are in place for learning and sharing lessons both internally and with statutory partners. They will lead on safeguarding audits, providing reports to the Named Nurse and Head of Safeguarding in order to provide assurance and improve service provision.
The post holder will represent Hywel Dda University Health Board at multi-agency meetings in respect of safeguarding issues, including MARAC, Child and Adult Safeguarding meetings, and PRUDiC meetings.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit – Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money you’ve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
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