About this role
Job summary
Adult Safeguarding Advisor
Fixed Term - 10 months - Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Band 7 - £55,524 - £62,652 pro rata per annum inc HCAS
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement and values of the organisation. Community health services are an essential part of national healthcare. We at Bromley Healthcare are here to meet the challenges and reduce health inequalities and create a culture of belonging and inclusivity within our neighbourhoods. Bromley Healthcare want to empower people to live their fullest lives at the heart of their communities. Ourvalues are core to this; these are belonging, health and wellbeing, continuous learning and development with an overarching principle of compassion.
Proposed interview date week beginning 19th July
Main duties of the job
Ensure staff are supported and empowered to make decisions related to adult safeguarding.
Assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence basedSafeguarding Training, including Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (DoLS), Domestic abuse, Self-neglect and PREVENT to staff across Bromley Healthcare.
To act as a resource and provide advice on the use and application of the2 Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS), in particular the use of least restrictive practice. Enabling staff to complete their assessments and applications in a robust and timely manner.
Develop and maintain Safeguarding adult resources across BromleyHealthcare, ensuring these are updated in line with any changes inlegislation, to ensure compliance and support best practice.
To work in partnership with Safeguarding Children Advisors/Named Nurses and peers to deliver a 'think family' approach when managing adults at risk or those identified as having increased vulnerability who may have children.
Contribute to audit and the monitoring of standards relating to safeguarding adults and mental capacity. Support the collection and collation of data to inform changes in practice that may be required from the audit.
Contribute towards the development of safeguarding adult reports for theBromley Healthcare Board and the Safeguarding Adult Boards.
Please refer to the JD attached for more information
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read attatched job specification. Please also feel able to contact the Named Adult Safeguarding Lead for more information if you have any more questions.
Person Specification
Knowledge of the legal framework around adult safeguarding Essential
1
Knowedge around the Mental Capacity Act Essential
1
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address Orpington
Orpington
BR6 0JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)