About this role
Job summary
Reporting to the Executive Nurse, you will lead the development and delivery of safeguarding systems, policies and practices across Rainbows. Acting as the organisation's safeguarding expert, you'll provide advice, education and support to staff, volunteers and leaders while ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation, Health and Social Care requirements and CQC standards.
You'll play a key role in embedding a culture of vigilance, professional curiosity and continuous improvement, ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
This is a pivotal role where you'll be the organisation's expert on safeguarding children, young people and adults, providing strategic direction, professional advice and assurance across all areas of the hospice.
About us
At Rainbows Hospice, we support babies, children and young people with serious and terminal illnesses, helping them and their families make the most of every moment together.
Job description Job responsibilities
Safeguarding Lead
Location: Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough and across the East Midlands
Salary: £29,343 pro-rated (£48,905 FTE)
Hours: 22.5 (3 days out of 5)
You will:
Lead safeguarding strategy, policy development and compliance across the organisation. Act as Rainbows' Safeguarding Lead and subject matter expert for safeguarding children, young people and adults. Provide expert support and guidance on complex safeguarding concerns and referrals. Deliver safeguarding supervision, training and workforce development programmes. Lead organisational compliance with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and PREVENT responsibilities. Produce safeguarding audits, reports and assurance documentation for senior leadership, governance committees and trustees. Represent Rainbows within safeguarding partnerships, multi-agency forums and professional networks. Drive learning, quality improvement and best practice arising from audits, incidents and reviews. Why Join Rainbows?
At Rainbows, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of children and families across the East Midlands. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to shape and influence safeguarding practice across the organisation.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about safeguarding, committed to excellence and believe every child, young person and vulnerable person deserves protection and advocacy, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please get in touch with Julie Taylor, Executive Nurse Director of Care at [email protected]
Join Rainbows and help us create a safe, supportive environment where every family can make the most of every moment together.
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
This role is subject to a Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Safeguarding Lead Essential
Significant safeguarding experience within health, social care or a related setting. Qualification in Safeguarding at level 4 or above Expert knowledge of safeguarding children and adults legislation, policy and best practice. Experience of managing complex safeguarding concerns and providing professional advice. Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS/LPS and PREVENT requirements. Experience of delivering training, audits and quality improvement initiatives. The ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies. Excellent report writing, presentation and influencing skills.
Desirable
Teaching or training qualification. Experience within children's palliative care, hospice or community healthcare settings. Experience presenting to Boards, Committees and external stakeholders.
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 Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Address Rainbows Hospice,
Lark Rise
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)