Location: Wolverhampton, WV1
Salary: £43,500 - £45,000 perannum
Hours of Work: 22.5 hours per week across 3 days flexible with working days
Main Purpose of Role:
To lead safeguarding and child protection efforts within the hospital, ensuring a strong safeguarding culture. This includes managing referrals, supporting staff, liaising with external agencies, and overseeing social care input for children and young people with complex mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Safeguarding Leadership
* Act as the hospitals designated safeguarding lead for children and young people.
* Manage and oversee all child protection concerns and referrals.
* Support staff with safeguarding issues, providing guidance and training.
* Liaise with Local Authority, Police, and other agencies regarding safeguarding matters.
* Participate in strategy meetings and represent the hospital at safeguarding forums.
Social Work & Care Planning
1. Complete comprehensive social work assessments and contribute to individual care plans.
2. Coordinate social care input from admission through discharge.
3. Ensure that patient and family involvement is central to care planning.