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Job summary

Main area
Nursing & Midwifery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent: Full-time. Monday - Friday 9-5pm
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5)
Job ref
848-BHC-176-26
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Orpington college
Town
orpington
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inc HCAS per annum pro rota
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
10/07/2026

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Children's Safeguarding Advisor

NHS AfC: Band 7

 

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

Children's Safeguarding Advisor 

Band 7 - £55,524 - £62,652 inc HCAS per annum pro rota

Permanent - 37.5 hrs per week

We are seeking an experienced, SCPHN-qualified practitioner to join Bromley Healthcare’s Children’s Safeguarding Team as a Children’s Safeguarding Advisor.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated professional with a passion for safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families. Working across a range of multi-agency settings, you will support the delivery of local and national safeguarding priorities, legislation and best practice.

You will provide expert safeguarding advice, supervision, training and professional leadership to staff, promoting high-quality, child-centred practice across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing safeguarding advice and support to Bromley Healthcare staff.
  • Delivering safeguarding supervision in line with organisational policy.
  • Designing and delivering safeguarding training.
  • Supporting information sharing through the MASH/Children and Families Hub.
  • Contributing to MARAC processes.
  • Promoting safeguarding learning, best practice and continuous improvement.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to children and families while working within a supportive, innovative and forward-thinking safeguarding team.

 

Interview dates:  Friday 10th July 2026

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description which will contain a list of duties and responsibilities for this job role.

 

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. 

Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and motivated practitioner to join our Children’s Safeguarding Team as a Safeguarding Children Specialist Advisor.

This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced practitioner,  SCPHN Trained, who is passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families. The post holder will provide expert leadership, advice, supervision, and training to staff across Bromley Healthcare, ensuring high-quality safeguarding practice in line with national guidance and local priorities.

You will work closely with multi-agency partners, contributing to robust safeguarding processes, risk assessments, and service improvement initiatives. The role includes active participation in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), MARAC, and other safeguarding forums.

The Safeguarding Children Specialist Advisor is an advanced practitioner expected to demonstrate excellence in safeguarding practice and clinical leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing evidence-based advice, support, supervision, and training to staff working with children and families
  • Ensuring safeguarding supervision is delivered in line with organisational policy
  • Working collaboratively across multi-agency statutory and non-statutory services to safeguard children and promote their welfare
  • Undertaking responsibilities in line with the Intercollegiate Document (2025) and Working Together To Safeguarding Children ( 2026), Domestic Abuse Act ( 2021)  and Children Act ( 1989/2004)
  • Supporting staff through complex safeguarding cases and providing expert consultation
  • Participating in MASH, MARAC, and multi-agency case discussions
  • Contributing to Serious Case Reviews, Learning Reviews, and Internal Management Reviews
  • Representing health services in safeguarding forums and networks
  • Promoting professional curiosity, reflective practice, and continuous improvement

The post holder will also:

  • Ensure the voice of the child remains central in all safeguarding activity
  • Promote equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice
  • Support audit, quality assurance, and the Clinical Governance Framework
  • Maintain accurate and compliant record keeping
  • Contribute to effective information sharing with partners
Bromley Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development, offering a supportive environment where safeguarding is a core priority.

Person specification

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential criteria
  • In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practice (including Working Together and Intercollegiate Framework, Childrens Act, Domestic Abuse Act)
  • Understanding of Thresholds , assessing risk and need for children and ability to support staff making decisions
  • Able to challenge decisions and articulate rationale effectively
  • Strong leadership, teaching, and facilitation skills
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of the wider healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Educated to Degree Level/ equivalent
  • Evidence of Professional development
  • Evidence of teaching and Training others
Desirable criteria
  • experience of working in a community setting
  • experience of working in an area of vulnerability and diversity
  • Master’s level qualification or equivalent experience
  • Safeguarding/Leadership qualification
  • postgraduate training in safeguarding children
  • Safeguarding supervision course attended

skills and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and from multiple sources
  • Demonstrates capability to act upon incomplete information , using decision making skills
  • Ability to produce concise yet robust communications for dissemination to partners from a broad range of agencies , disciplines and services
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of being the Health representative at Multiagency meetings such as MARAC/ MCC/MASH
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrated experience of co -working in complex and challenging environments
  • Experience of assessing, managing risks and escalating concerns
  • Ability to understand complex data ,combined with good analyitical skills
  • Has a safeguarding supervision qualification

information technology

Essential criteria
  • Sound knowledge and experience of electronic record keeping systems
  • Able to use Excel
  • Able to use data bases/ word

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to travel across Bromley Healthcare as required

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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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nalini Guness
Job title
Named Nurse safeguarding children Bexley
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07738117169
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