Strategy and Safeguarding Manager

About the RoleDo you ever feel that your current role just isn't fulfilling or rewarding enough? Are you looking for an alternative career path within the field of nursing, where you can develop and expand your knowledge and skills? We're looking for caring and compassionate Strategy and Safeguarding Manager to join us to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault. We want you to bring your unique set of skills and experience to a special place where you can reach your true potential.Each region has its own dedicated SARC (sexual assault referral centre) which offers support and practical help to anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault. Our services are co-funded by the Police and the NHS.The nursing team are responsible for providing a dedicated 24/7 service for forensic and acute health needs and requirements.As a Strategy and Safeguarding Manager, you'll receive full training and support, with further opportunities to undertake additional higher education after one year in-post.This is a full-time vacancy of 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.Whilst the position may be based from one location, additional travel will be a requirement of the role.Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police NVVP 2 Level vetting checks.Job OpportunityThe Strategy and Safeguarding Manager will have a pivotal role in working with the local safeguarding children’s boards to develop a Paediatric pathway such that the multi-agency safeguarding hubs work with Mountain Healthcare to ensure children and young people receive the correct service at the correct time.The Main element of this role will include: The strategy and safeguarding lead will be a part of all strategy meetings with both the police and social care and be able to advise the best route for the child or young person.The strategy and safeguarding manager will then be responsible for ensuring that information from the strategy meeting is shared with the forensic medical examiner seeing the child so that a holistic assessment can be undertaken.We will also ensure that work is undertaken with the local safeguarding boards to improve care and response to survivors of child sexual exploitation, gang violence and child trafficking.Management duties and responsibilities: To provide a service which supports clients through the complexities of the criminal justice process and facilitates access to other healthcare services.To ensure assessment of aftercare needs including sexual health, psychological support and suitability for counselling by other agencies.To support the professional development of the multidisciplinary team.To develop and deliver training programmes to meet the professional and educational needs of all staff groups across all partner agencies and voluntary and statutory agencies.To provide confidential and non-judgemental support, enabling the client to regain control and self esteem;To manage service delivery in relation to the forensic medical examination, sexual health, counselling and support services to service users.To undertake risk assessment in relation to the post and working environment to include specific risks to service users and visitors.Please see Full Job Descrption attached.Because of the nature of the role, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.Essential SkillsHas Full UK Driving License and has access to a car 24/7Experience of working with childrenDetailed knowledge of safeguarding legislationExperience of attending STRAT meetingLevel 3 or above Safeguarding children and young people.Qualification to deliver safeguarding supervision.Experience of management.Qualification as a social workerAbout CompanyFounded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice. Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first.   Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector. DE&IMountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.BenefitsCompany benefitEnhanced sickness pay schemeWell-being programmeAdvanced rota planning for better work-life balance6 weeks annual leavePension SchemeBonus SchemeLife AssuranceEmployee Assistant ProgrammeLong Service/Team of the Month AwardsA range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclassesFunding for higher education courses after one years’ service£500 referral bonus£120 NMC registration fees per year£98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year