Central Safeguarding Support Officer

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:To provide comprehensive administrative and data support to the Head of Safeguarding and Protection (and the Central Safeguarding team). This includes; providing administrative support, arranging meetings, coordinating information, preparation of agendas and reports, minute taking, data entry, analysis/processing and presentation.The post holder is required to communicate and liaise with staff and members of partner organisations, produce work to deadlines whilst ensuring compliance with organisational policies and standards. This is a key supporting role in the effective running of the team.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/agenciesTo provide effective communication demonstrating confidentiality when dealing with the team and outside agenciesMake 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 experienceDemonstrate experience in an administrative roleExperience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the publicExperience of dealing with confidentiality, sensitive data, appropriate maintenance and storage of recordsExperience of transcribing and minute takingWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary: £16,320pa25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays pro rataFully paid trainingPaid DBSFree parkingCourtesy meals & refreshments while on shiftShopping & entertainment discount scheme (over 800 retailers)NHS Discount (Blue Light Card)Cycle to Work schemeOpportunities 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.Click the button to apply#J-18808-Ljbffr…