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Adult Safeguarding Advisor
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
10 months (10 months from start date of fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday)
Job ref
848-BHC-178-26
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Orpington
Town
Orpington
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 pro rata per annum inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
23/07/2026

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Adult Safeguarding Advisor

NHS AfC: Band 7

 

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

Adult Safeguarding Advisor

Fixed Term - 10 months  - Full time - 37.5 hours per week 

Band  7 -   £55,524 - £62,652 pro rata per annum inc HCAS

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement and values of the organisation. Community health services are an essential part of national healthcare. We at Bromley Healthcare are here to meet the challenges and reduce health inequalities and create a culture of belonging and inclusivity within our neighbourhoods.  Bromley  Healthcare want to empower people to live their fullest lives at the heart of their communities.  Our 
values are core to this; these are belonging, health and wellbeing, continuous learning and development with an overarching principle of compassion. 

Proposed interview date week beginning 19th July

Main duties of the job

 Ensure staff are supported and empowered to make decisions related to adult safeguarding.

Assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence based 
Safeguarding Training, including Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (DoLS), Domestic abuse, Self-neglect and PREVENT to staff across Bromley Healthcare.

To act as a resource and provide advice on the use and application of the 
2 Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS), in particular the use of least restrictive practice. Enabling staff to complete their assessments and applications in a robust and timely manner. 

Develop and maintain Safeguarding adult resources across Bromley 
Healthcare, ensuring these are updated in line with any changes in 
legislation, to ensure compliance and support best practice.

To work in partnership with Safeguarding Children Advisors/Named Nurses and peers to deliver a ‘think family’ approach when managing adults at risk or those identified as having increased vulnerability who may have children.


Contribute to audit and the monitoring of standards relating to safeguarding adults and mental capacity. Support the collection and collation of data to inform changes in practice that may be required from the audit. 

Contribute towards the development of safeguarding adult reports for the Bromley Healthcare Board and the Safeguarding Adult Boards. 

Please refer to the JD attached for more information 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme,  access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read attatched job specification.   Please also feel able to contact the Named Adult Safeguarding Lead for more information if you have any more questions.

Person specification

Knowledge of the legal framework around adult safeguarding

Essential criteria
  • 1

Knowedge around the Mental Capacity Act

Essential criteria
  • 1

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Zoe Burridge
Job title
Named Adult Safeguarding Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07851 507 005
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