Safeguarding Practitioner (Band 6), Liverpool
Client: Direct Medics
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: e747a8c3c36f
Job Views: 3
Posted: 10.05.2025
Expiry Date: 24.06.2025
Job Description:
Direct Medics, celebrating 25 years of healthcare staffing, is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Safeguarding Practitioner to join our Mental Health Team. This role involves working alongside Safeguarding Nurse Specialists to provide advice, support, and training within the Trust, focusing on safeguarding Adults and Domestic Abuse. The position is part-time, Monday to Wednesday, based in Chester.
Key Responsibilities:
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children, including Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, PREVENT, modern slavery, and human trafficking.
* Promote ‘think family’ and ‘making safeguarding personal’ across the Trust.
* Provide specialist advice and support to staff on Safeguarding Adults, with support from clinical nurse specialists.
* Participate in MARAC meetings, representing CWP and sharing information between agencies.
* Provide feedback to CWP staff post-MARAC meetings, ensuring actions are understood and completed.
* Support Adult Safeguarding Nurse Specialists in their absence.
* Participate in local and national campaigns, collaborating with other agencies.
* Maintain confidentiality and adhere to information sharing protocols.
* Identify learning needs and deliver appropriate training for CWP staff.
* Ensure health, safety, and welfare in the working environment, following CWP Health and Safety policies.
Essential Requirements:
* Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Social Work
* Post-registration experience working with adults with care and support needs in a health and social care setting
* Experience of safeguarding adults practice
* Knowledge of national and local safeguarding adults legislation, statutory guidance, and policy
* Knowledge of patterns of abuse and neglect
* Knowledge around Mental Capacity Act including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
* Verbal and written presentation skills
* Communication skills
* Knowledge of the local and national Domestic Abuse/Safeguarding agenda
* Right to live and work in the UK
Benefits:
Direct Medics offers market-leading benefits, including:
* £250 New Start Bonus
* £100 towards Professional Registration Fees
* Free Fitness to Work Certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
* Free Criminal Records Check
* Free Uniform
* Free Online and Mandatory Skills Training
* Accommodation/Travel allowance
* £1,000 Referral Scheme
* Weekly Payroll
* Competitive Pay Rates
* Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles
* Dedicated support team
Application Process:
Submit your contact details and CV via the APPLY button. For further discussion, contact Debbie Lyttle at 02895 313172 or email [emailprotected]. Register on Connect to stay updated on roles.
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