About this role
Job summary
Risk and Safeguarding Practitioner
Permanent, Full TimeOffice based, Chichester£38,000- £45,000 per annumExcellent benefits package
About Us
KT Healthcare is a family-owned organisation with personal experience of Autism and ADHD. We offer a service with a difference; one that has a real understanding of the challenges families and individuals face when accessing neurodevelopmental services.
We provide Neurodevelopmental Assessments for children, young people and adults putting exceptional client service, operational excellence, a friendly and compassionate culture, and unwavering integrity at the heart of everything we do.
If you are a specialist in risk and safeguarding and you are looking to join a forward thinking and growing team, KT Healthcare might be the place for you.
Main duties of the job
What we are looking for
A clinical qualification in:
Mental Health NursingAdult NursingPaediatric NursingLearning Disability NursingSocial Work
Relevant registration with NMC or SWE, SCW or SSSC
Experience in a similar role working with mental health, risk assessment, safeguarding and neurodevelopment
Excellent knowledge of risk and safeguarding procedures
Knowledge of neurodivergence and neurodevelopmental conditions
A high level of written and verbal communication
Excellent knowledge of NICE guidelines
What you'll do as a Risk and Safeguarding Practitioner
Triage referrals for Neurodevelopment Assessments, ensuring it is safe and appropriate for the client to be assessed via KT Healthcare's assessment pathwayScreen referrals for risk and conduct high quality risk assessments where requiredUndertake risk assessment phone calls with patients and families.Communicate the outcome of the decision with patients and familiesWork closely with the senior clinical team and clinicians to ensure a safe and effective service is deliveredBea specialist in supporting the identification of safeguarding risk to children and adults, advising on such, and escalating when necessaryEngage in multi-agency working where appropriateContribute to the development of the service
About us
What we offer
28 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAdditionalpaid festive daysaround Christmas timePrivate Health InsuranceEmployee Discount PlatformEAP ServicePension ContributionOngoing CPD and clinician development
A culture that challenges the norm as a family run business, we know how important a fair, flexible employer that listens and cares is. We are dedicated to continuing to build a culture where people enjoy work, can thrive in their role and are supported from day one.
Apply today and our team will be in touch!
Job description Job responsibilities
Risk and Safeguarding Practitioner
Permanent, Full Time Office based, Chichester £38,000 - £45,000 per annum Excellent benefits package
About Us
KT Healthcare is a family-owned organisation with personal experience of Autism and ADHD. We offer a service with a difference; one that has a real understanding of the challenges families and individuals face when accessing neurodevelopmental services.
We provide Neurodevelopmental Assessments for children, young people and adults putting exceptional client service, operational excellence, a friendly and compassionate culture, and unwavering integrity at the heart of everything we do.
If you are a specialist in risk and safeguarding and you are looking to join a forward thinking and growing team, KT Healthcare might be the place for you.
What we are looking for
A clinical qualification in one of the following areas:
Mental Health Nursing Adult Nursing Paediatric Nursing Learning Disability Nursing Social Work Relevant registration with NMC or SWE, SCW or SSSC
Experience in a similar role working with mental health, risk assessment, safeguarding and neurodevelopment
Excellent knowledge of risk and safeguarding procedures
Knowledge of neurodivergence and neurodevelopmental conditions
A high level of written and verbal communication
Excellent knowledge of NICE guidelines
What you’ll do as a Risk and Safeguarding Practitioner
Triage referrals for Neurodevelopment Assessments, ensuring it is safe and appropriate for the client to be assessed via KT Healthcare’s assessment pathway Screen referrals for risk and conduct high quality risk assessments where required Undertake risk assessment phone calls with patients and families. Communicate the outcome of the decision with patients and families Work closely with the senior clinical team and clinicians to ensure a safe and effective service is delivered Be a specialist in supporting the identification of safeguarding risk to children and adults, advising on such, and escalating when necessary Engage in multi-agency working where appropriate Contribute to the development of the service What we offer
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional paid “festive days” around Christmas Private Health Insurance Employee Discount Platform EAP Service Pension Contribution Ongoing CPD and clinician development A culture that challenges the norm – as a family run business, we know how important a fair, flexible employer that listens and cares is. We are dedicated to continuing to build a culture where people enjoy work, can thrive in their role and are supported from day one.
Apply today and our team will be in touch!
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Nursing or Social Work Qualification Relevant registration Experience in a similar role working with mental health, risk assessment, safeguarding and neurodevelopment
Desirable
Knowledge of neurodivergence and neurodevelopmental conditions
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 Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd
Address KT Healthcare
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8FY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)