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Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic Band 7 Safeguarding Children Practice Development Lead to support frontline services across the Trust, with particular focus on the needs and priorities of Hounslow Services, with wider links to Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic Band 7 Safeguarding Children Practice Development Lead to support frontline services across the Trust, with particular focus on the needs and priorities of Hounslow Services, with wider links to Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham.
This key leadership role offers expert supervision, guidance, and professional development to staff managing complex safeguarding cases.
You'll work closely with multi-agency partners to promote high-quality, reflective safeguarding practice. If you're an experienced health professional with strong safeguarding expertise and a passion for improving outcomes for children, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For:
A registered health professional with substantial safeguarding experience.
In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice.
Excellent leadership, supervision, and communication skills.
A commitment to reflective practice and continuous service improvement.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and innovative safeguarding team.
Shape and influence safeguarding practice across multiple boroughs.
Access tailored professional development and regular supervision.
Benefit from excellent NHS terms, including annual leave and pension schemes.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the safety and well-being of children and families.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, reflective 1:1 safeguarding supervision to health visitors and other frontline staff working with children and families.
Provide expert consultation and support on complex safeguarding cases, ensuring safe, informed, and consistent decision-making.
Lead the implementation and embedding of evidence-based safeguarding models, policies, and national guidance across services.
Strengthen multi-agency collaboration by working closely with partners, including Hounslow Children's Services, to promote coordinated and effective safeguarding responses.
Drive continuous improvement by contributing to safeguarding audits, staff training, and quality assurance initiatives.
About Us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
222-CORP-954
Job locations
Armstrong Way
Southall
UB2 4SD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential
Education/ Qualifications
* Registered Nurse or other professional qualification eg. Social work
* Educated to degree level
Desirable
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification
* Teaching Qualification or Safeguarding supervision course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Substantial experience working with children and families
* Working across agency boundaries
* Experience of working with vulnerable families
* Supervision of staff
* Working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Involvement in child protection procedures
Desirable
* Teaching experience
* Working in the community
* Experience of providing safeguarding children supervision
Essential
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
* Commitment to safeguarding and Promote the welfare of children
* Knowledge of legislation relating to safeguarding
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to lead and motivate staff
* Excellent IT skills
* Ability to autonomously, motivate self and plan workload
* Team Working
* Experience of using of electronic recording system
Desirable
* Experience in training and groupwork
* Clinical audit
* Experience of using of electronic recording system
Person Specification
Essential
* Commitment to safeguarding and Promote the welfare of children
* Knowledge of legislation relating to safeguarding
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to lead and motivate staff
* Excellent IT skills
* Ability to autonomously, motivate self and plan workload
* Team Working
* Experience of using of electronic recording system
Desirable
* Experience in training and groupwork
* Clinical audit
* Experience of using of electronic recording system
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.
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Armstrong Way
Southall
UB2 4SD
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Armstrong Way
Southall
UB2 4SD
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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