About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and survivors of domestic abuse? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant practitioner to work in Nottingham Citys Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
The post will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to work within a multi-agency team in partnership with a range of agencies from across the safeguarding partnership, such as the Police and Childrens Services, whilst also being a part of the wider CityCare Safeguarding Team. You will undertake a number of key functions within the MASH, sharing relevant health information to help ensure that children and young people in Nottingham City receive the right help at the right time.
This is a 22.5 hour permanent (3 days a week).
Working pattern: Monday Friday 9-5.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant MASH Practitioner will be responsible supporting the delivery of CityCares key functions within the MASH including:
To have day to day responsibility for the MASH inbox working autonomously (support from the wider team will be readily available) to prioritise work and support the Safeguarding Team.
To summarise relevant health information from SystmOne and ensure accurate and up to date recording on SystmOne is maintained as per CityCares record keeping policy.
To provide partner agencies within MASH, with a summary of health information to assist in the assessment of risk within the remit of the Caldicott principles, following the MASH Information Sharing Agreement.
To provide a summary of health information for the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and support where appropriate.
To communicate with a broad range of internal and external staff, agencies and stakeholders.
To escalate concerns when necessary to the MASH Professional Lead, MASH Practitioner and/or the wider Safeguarding Team, CityCare clinicians and the Named Nurse/Head of Safeguarding.
To have excellent organisational and IT skills.
Receive incoming and initiate outgoing Teams calls to facilitate timely and appropriate communication.
Maintain information in a way that is secure and in line with confidentiality, the MASH ISA, and Data Protection Policies & Procedures (manual and electronic)
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on [email protected] . CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job purpose
MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) Assistant Practitioner will support the safe and effective service delivery of the MASH and MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) to ensure CityCare delivers a safe and effective response for safeguarding children within the Nottingham City. This post will be predominantly dealing with children and families; however, the team instil a think family approach and therefore will also include safeguarding adults. The post holder will collect, share and analyse data as part of a multi-agency response.
Dimensions
You will be part of the Corporate Safeguarding Team.Nottingham City Boundaries including different CityCare bases, community settings, and Health and Childrens centres.
Maintain own mandatory and relevant training in line with the requirements of this role.Key Responsibilities
To prioritise and meet tight timescales in relation to the MASH protocols To have day to day responsibility for the MASH inbox working autonomously (support from the wider team will be readily available) to prioritise work and support the Safeguarding Team. To analyse and summarise relevant health information from SystmOne and ensure accurate and up to date recording on SystmOne is maintained as per CityCares record keeping policy. To provide partner agencies within MASH, with a summary of health information to assist in the assessment of risk within the remit of the Caldicott principles, following the MASH Information Sharing Agreement. To provide a summary of health information for the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and support where appropriate. Communicate with CityCare Practitioners to support them in receiving information from the MASH/MARAC and provide clarity around their role where necessary. To communicate with a broad range of internal and external staff, agencies and stakeholders. To escalate concerns when necessary to the MASH Professional Lead, MASH Practitioner and/or the wider Safeguarding Team, CityCare clinicians and the Named Nurse/Head of Safeguarding. To have excellent organisational and IT skills. Receive incoming and initiate outgoing Teams calls to facilitate timely and appropriate communication. Maintain information in a way that is secure and in line with confidentiality, the MASH ISA, and Data Protection Policies & Procedures (manual and electronic) Work effectively as part of a multi - disciplinary team and build effective working relationships.
Be flexible in an ever-changing environment and undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may be reasonably required within the MASH and wider Safeguarding Team
Person Specification
Knowledge & skills Essential
Understanding of confidentiality/information sharing and Caldicott Principles Proven organisational skills Experience of managing own workload in a team setting. Ability to contribute to the effective working of the team and build collaborative working relationships with the wider multi agency teams. Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on all individuals including children and families. Knowledge of community services available to anyone who has been impacted by domestic abuse. Excellent communication, literacy and IT skills.
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Foundation degree or equivalent in a Health or Social Care related discipline, or equivalent experience. NVQ level 3, RSA 3, City & Guilds certification or equivalent level of knowledge.
Desirable
Evidence of further professional development. RSA/OCR Level II Word Processing
Experience Essential
Ability to understand and interpret health information from patient records. Experience of record keeping Evidence of working with vulnerable children and vulnerable adults Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and managing own workload in a multidisciplinary team setting. Ability to work unsupervised in a multi-agency team. Experience of utilising analytical and assessment skills Experience of working with people who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Desirable
Experience of working autonomously.
Additional Criteria Essential
Work effectively as part of a multi - disciplinary team and build effective working relationships. Be flexible in an ever-changing environment and undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may be reasonably required within the MASH and wider Safeguarding Team.
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 Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC
Address Nottingham City Council
Loxley House
Station Street
NOTTINGHAM
NG2 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)