Safeguarding Advisor(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced and proactive professional to join a dedicated Safeguarding & Public Protection team within the Trust. The role focuses on strengthening safeguarding practices, contributing to multi-agency collaborations such as MARAC and MAPPA, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals across services.

Working part-time, you will play a key role in supporting staff, promoting best practice, and ensuring safeguarding standards remain robust and responsive.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding Leadership & Support

• Provide expert advice and guidance to staff on safeguarding matters involving children, young people, and adults.
  Promote a culture of vigilance and accountability across all services.
  Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified early and managed effectively.

Training & Development

• Contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of safeguarding training programmes.
  Support staff learning through coaching, supervision, and constructive feedback.

Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Work closely with external partners through frameworks such as MARAC and MAPPA.
  Share information appropriately and contribute to joint decision-making processes.

Policy Implementation

• Apply Trust and multi-agency safeguarding procedures consistently.
  Ensure compliance with national safeguarding standards and legal requirements.
  Working Environment

You will be part of a supportive and collaborative safeguarding team that values innovation, shared learning, and staff wellbeing. The role involves working across multiple Trust sites, with flexibility around your main base.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Current professional registration in health or social care.
  Experience in delivering or supporting training (formal teaching qualification or equivalent experience).

Experience

• Strong background in safeguarding practice.
  Experience advising and supporting clinical teams.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills across different settings and audiences.
  Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively.
  Confidence in providing supervision and constructive feedback.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of safeguarding frameworks and responsibilities.

Desirable Criteria

• Advanced safeguarding training.
  Experience in mental health or learning disability services.
  Experience working within multi-agency settings.

Compliance & Checks

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of safeguarding work.

For more information:

• International Applicants & Sponsorship
• Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will be considered.

Useful resources:

• Criminal record requirements for overseas applicants
• Safeguarding Guidance & Policy Frameworks
• To better understand safeguarding responsibilities in the UK

About the Employer

The Trust’s Safeguarding & Public Protection team is committed to delivering high-quality advice, support, and supervision across all services. Staff wellbeing, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central to how the team operates.