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Lead Professional Safeguarding Children

United Kingdom, Nottingham Employment contract 49387.00 - 56515.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Support the development and implementation of safeguarding responsibilities and in turn support all staff in the organisation to perform and discharge their safeguarding duties
  • Empower staff by providing expert knowledge and develop and deliver training along with the rest of the established team
  • Represent the organisation at multi-agency forums and be part of the safeguarding children partnership
  • Be responsible for the line management of junior staff and deputise for the Head of Safeguarding/Named Nurse as required
  • To work as part of the Safeguarding Team provided for Nottingham CityCare Partnership (NCCP) which enables the organisation to discharge their full responsibilities in terms of safeguarding adults, children, domestic abuse, and the Mental Capacity Act
  • To support the development and implementation of safeguarding practice across Nottingham CityCare Partnership, ensuring effective multi-agency safeguarding children, adults, and domestic abuse and partnership working
  • To support clinical and managerial staff in performing their safeguarding duties and responsibilities through advice to operational services, escalation of concerns to / from other agencies and effective feedback and support from safeguarding meetings and forums
  • To develop and deliver all safeguarding training across the organisation and proportionate contribution to multi-agency partnership training, including evaluation of team safeguarding training sessions
  • To represent NCCP at the LSCP subgroups, contribute to discussion and action plans and feedback to the Head of Safeguarding and wider Safeguarding Team
  • Contribute to inhouse and MA Audit, evaluation and analyse results and implement any actions/change for service improvement
  • To assist in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safeguarding processes, actions and outcomes within Nottingham CityCare Partnership and multi-agency partnerships

Requirements

  • Registered Professional with current registration
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Supervision Training
  • Mentorship/ Training Qualification
  • Substantial experience in Safeguarding practice and in-depth knowledge in relation to safeguarding procedures
  • Experience of implementing evidence-based practice within the clinical governance framework
  • Experience of assessing practitioners safeguarding practices, interpreting complex cases and making recommendations for intervention
  • Knowledge of professional accountability in relation to safeguarding
  • Ability to lead changes and develop innovative practice in collaboration with other agencies
  • Experience of implementing and managing change
  • Experience of developing and delivering educational programmes
  • Experience of managing / developing individuals and teams
  • Formal leadership development
  • Leadership and the ability to set and establish priorities
  • Provide advice and guidance to practitioners with tact and sensitivity around safeguarding work
  • Willingness to develop the range and scope of the post as services change
  • Excellent communicator with good presentation skills
  • Ability to work with multi-agency groups
  • Ability to develop policies and procedures
  • Ability to write comprehensive analytical reports
  • Sound decision maker with problem solving / risk assessment skills
  • Able to influence and communicate at all levels
  • motivate and inspire practitioners to change practice
  • Ability to facilitate, reflective practice
  • Able to challenge poor practice and deal with conflict
  • Ability to recognise own need for support and supervision
  • The post holder will work flexibly across the city
  • Ability to be flexible over hours and days worked within their contract to meet the needs of the service
  • Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations

Nice to have

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and Professional Safeguarding standards
  • Experience of change management
  • Political awareness and understanding
  • Commitment to continuing professional development for self and others in order to support succession planning
  • Experience in undertaking research / audit/ reviews
  • Ability to organise / chair multidisciplinary meetings
  • Ability to conduct audit and management reviews
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the current issues affecting the delivery of safeguarding services
  • Masters Degree

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