Children's Safeguarding Advisor

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and motivated practitioner to join our Childrens 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.