Job summary
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 support our 0-19 Locality Teams.
Main duties of the job
You will be an intrinsicmember of the Specialist Safeguarding Team within Public Health Nursing Service.
Working in Cornwall has the added advantage also of having some beautiful rural areas and beaches which provide plenty of leisure opportunities to create a great work life balance. There are exciting opportunities to be part of partnership working groups and multi-disciplinary practice discussions. You will contribute, progress and lead innovative practice, enhancing effective partnership working with education, GPs, Childrens Services, Public Health and other key partnership agencies.
About us
Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:
* a competitive salary.
* a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
* a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
* A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
* Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and service
* Professionals fees paid annually
Details Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0021-700002966
Job locations
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Job description 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 providing high-quality care will be instrumental in protecting those at risk and promoting a culture of safety within the community. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the health and protection of our residents, we would love to hear from you.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Working Pattern:
We offering full time hours over Monday to Friday, but will consider part time. Cornwall Council is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports a good work-life balance for its employees, so offers a flexible working policy, which aims to, and should be, in the best interests of both the individual and service delivery.
What youll need to succeed:
Current professional registration NMC or equivalent
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting or School Nursing) (BSc Hon) or equivalent
Further qualification in leadership or safeguarding with evidence of Masters level study or equivalent
Evidence of accredited Safeguarding Supervision training or equivalent
Job description 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 providing high-quality care will be instrumental in protecting those at risk and promoting a culture of safety within the community. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the health and protection of our residents, we would love to hear from you.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Working Pattern:
We offering full time hours over Monday to Friday, but will consider part time. Cornwall Council is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports a good work-life balance for its employees, so offers a flexible working policy, which aims to, and should be, in the best interests of both the individual and service delivery.
What youll need to succeed:
Current professional registration NMC or equivalent
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting or School Nursing) (BSc Hon) or equivalent
Further qualification in leadership or safeguarding with evidence of Masters level study or equivalent
Evidence of accredited Safeguarding Supervision training or equivalent
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Please refer to the attached role profile
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* 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 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
Cornwall Council
Address
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer's website
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Cornwall Council
Address
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer's website
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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