Central Safeguarding Support Officer

About the role

Overview

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an experienced Administrator with a passion for delivering high quality care? 

Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. 

We need a Central Safeguarding Support Officer who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

Joining our team on a part time basis, you will be working 24 hours per week, across 3 days.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients– it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

Your day-to-day…

• To provide a comprehensive, professional and confidential secretarial service to the Head of Safeguarding and Protection and Central Safeguarding Team using organisational ability in terms of administrative systems.
• To act as a channel for effective communication between the Central Safeguarding Team, the Nursing Team, colleagues within the organisation, and other external partners/agencies.
• To organise and coordinate meetings for members of the Safeguarding team including liaison with other departments/agencies
• To provide effective communication demonstrating confidentiality when dealing with the team and outside agencies
• Make judgements involving straightforward job-related facts or situations, such as choosing and booking appropriate venues based on requirements and in line with agreed policies and procedures, conflicting diary appointments and schedules.
• Organise and support the planning of meetings, events and conferences; including booking venues and taking formal minutes, arranging equipment, preparing papers/documentation, registering delegates and arranging refreshments.
• Organise and process hotel and travel arrangements on request.
• Prioritise own work and complete work to agreed deadlines.
• Provide support to staff within the team/office.
• Manage own workload and activities, including emails and video calls.

We are looking for someone who is…

• Educated to Vocational Level 3 in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
• Demonstrate experience in an administrative role
• Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
• Experience of dealing with confidentiality, sensitive data, appropriate maintenance and storage of records
• Experience of transcribing and minute taking

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary: £16,320pa
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays pro rata
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS
• Free parking
• Courtesy meals & refreshments while on shift
• Shopping & entertainment discount scheme (over 800 retailers)
• NHS Discount (Blue Light Card)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunities to progress and develop.

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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