Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Cornwall's Public Health Nursing Service is seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist Safeguarding Nurse to join our dynamic team and support our 0-19 Locality Teams.
Main duties of the job
You will be an integral member of the Specialist Safeguarding Team within the Public Health Nursing Service.
Working in Cornwall offers the advantage of beautiful rural areas and beaches, providing plenty of leisure opportunities for a great work-life balance. There are exciting opportunities to participate in partnership working groups and multidisciplinary practice discussions. You will contribute to, develop, and lead innovative practices, enhancing effective partnership working with education, GPs, Children's Services, Public Health, and other key agencies.
About us
Cornwall Council aims to be an employer of choice, a high-performing organization, and a learning organization. We are committed to providing a rewarding benefits package to attract, motivate, and retain our employees. We offer flexible working options to support a healthy work/life balance while meeting service needs.
Our core employee benefits include:
* A defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings, with options for voluntary contributions.
* Generous annual leave entitlement, with options to purchase additional leave.
* An award-winning employee health and wellbeing program.
* An employee benefits scheme offering discounts on local and national goods and services.
* Annual payment of professional fees.
Job responsibilities
The Role:
In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families in Cornwall. Your expertise in safeguarding practices and commitment to high-quality care will be essential in protecting those at risk and fostering a culture of safety within the community. If you are ready for this rewarding challenge and wish to contribute to the health and safety of our residents, we would love to hear from you.
This is a public/customer-facing role, requiring compliance with the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers.
The position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Working Pattern:
We offer full-time hours from Monday to Friday but will consider part-time applications. Cornwall Council promotes an inclusive culture supporting a good work-life balance through flexible working policies, aiming to benefit both individual employees and service delivery.
What you'll need to succeed:
Current professional registration with NMC or equivalent.
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification (Health Visiting or School Nursing) (BSc Hon) or equivalent.
Additional qualification in leadership or safeguarding, with evidence of Masters-level study or equivalent.
Evidence of accredited Safeguarding Supervision training or equivalent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Please refer to the attached role profile.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to review any previous criminal convictions.
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