Safeguarding Children Practitioner
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Safeguarding Children Practitioner
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Safeguarding practitioner to join our highly respected Integrated Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting opportunity to influence safeguarding practice across community, acute Trust, mental health and learning disability services, ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time.
As a Specialist Safeguarding practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting staff across both Royal Cornwall Hospital and Cornwall Foundation Trust to recognise, respond to and manage safeguarding concerns. You will provide expert advice, supervision, training and professional leadership to help ensure safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
o Plan and provide supervision, support, training and advice and act as a source of specialist knowledge for CPFT in matters relating to safeguarding children.o Work countywide under the direction of the Named Nurse for safeguarding children.o Develop partnership working with statutory and voluntary organisations to aid communication and provide better outcomes for children and families.o Ensure robust communication takes place minimising risks to the children, families and the organisation.o Undertake audits to monitor the robust and quality decision making in children safeguarding
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-26-801
Job locations
Impact Hub RCHT
CFT/RCHT Integrated Safeguarding Services IMPACT Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust Treliske TR1 3LJ
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Professional qualification - RMN, RNLD, RNC, OT, PT, SLT
- Current professional registration - e.g NMC, HCPC
- Substantial experience in Safeguarding Children & continued practice & professional development
Desirable
- Leadership qualification / course
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Children Safeguarding policies, context and legislation
- Presentation skills e.g. PowerPoint/interactive resources
Desirable
- Understands the potential personal impact of safeguarding/child protection work on professionals
- Teaching and Assessing
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Multi-agency and skill mix working
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Professional qualification - RMN, RNLD, RNC, OT, PT, SLT
- Current professional registration - e.g NMC, HCPC
- Substantial experience in Safeguarding Children & continued practice & professional development
Desirable
- Leadership qualification / course
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Children Safeguarding policies, context and legislation
- Presentation skills e.g. PowerPoint/interactive resources
Desirable
- Understands the potential personal impact of safeguarding/child protection work on professionals
- Teaching and Assessing
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Multi-agency and skill mix working
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).
Additional information
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
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Impact Hub RCHT
CFT/RCHT Integrated Safeguarding Services IMPACT Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust Treliske TR1 3LJ
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Impact Hub RCHT
CFT/RCHT Integrated Safeguarding Services IMPACT Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust Treliske TR1 3LJ
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Safeguarding
Zoe Cooper
01872255741
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-26-801
Job locations
Impact Hub RCHT
CFT/RCHT Integrated Safeguarding Services IMPACT Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust Treliske TR1 3LJ
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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