Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous working knowledge and experience in safeguarding is essential.
- Experience
Experience in and a sound working knowledge of the children Act, MCA, Prevent and the wider safeguarding agenda is required for this role.
- Experience
Ability to analyse issues and think critically
- Experience
Experience of training delivery in large and small groups of all grades of staff
- Experience
Previous experience of working at a senior ward/dept. level and be able to manage challenging situations.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse / Allied Health Professional
- Qualifications
Educated to Masters Degree or evidence of working towards
- Skills and Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels within WHH and with external partners
- Skills and Knowledge
Experience of implementing and facilitating education and training programmes
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to analyse issues and think critically
- Skills and Knowledge
Experience of managing complex safeguarding cases
- Skills and Knowledge
Evidence of multi-agency working
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Demonstration of Leadership or management experience and study
- Skills and Knowledge
Presentation skills
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to research and audit
Job overview
Join our developing safeguarding service at an exciting time of change. This new role will provide specialist safeguarding support across North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust while helping to shape the future health contribution to the Warrington Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). Working within the NCM Safeguarding Team, the post holder will provide expert advice, support and leadership on adult safeguarding matters, with the role evolving as the Warrington MASH model develops and becomes embedded. This role will be based in the local authority as the MASH develops
Main duties of the job
The Safeguarding Specialist is responsible for providing expert safeguarding advice, support and leadership across North Cheshire and Mersey (NCM). The role involves supporting staff to identify, manage and escalate safeguarding concerns, ensuring safe and lawful practice in line with the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Health Act. A key aspect of the role will be supporting the development of the health safeguarding function within the Warrington Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), strengthening information sharing, partnership working and multi-agency decision-making. Key duties include delivering and developing safeguarding training, contributing to audits, incident reviews and serious adult reviews, supporting policy development, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to promote high-quality, patient-centred safeguarding practice and improved outcomes for adults at risk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the full Job Description and Person Specification which you can find on the right -hand side of the advert page
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for MASH Safeguarding Adult Specialist Nurse / Health Professional with North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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