Audit & Research Volunteer for Safeguarding

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is an exciting nonclinical opportunity to gain valuable experience of working in an NHS Safeguarding Team to assist in safeguarding activities. This includes auditing, design and formatting of materials to support team projects and assisting with quality improvement projects.

Oxleas endorses the Think Family approach to safeguarding, which places emphasis on the integration of adult and child workers who, in collaboration to address the needs of all family members, uphold family values through working 'with' families and encouraging services to use 'no wrong door' approach.

Your work will contribute to improving safeguarding processes in the trust. There is an option of flexible working between the base and home.

Under supervision and guidance from the placement supervisor to perform the following tasks-

• To help in the analysis of data around children's social care referrals, training and safeguarding activities
• To identify emerging themes from audits/evaluations completed and feedback to the placement supervisor
• To assist in completing quality assurance reports
• To support with developing materials to promote the safeguarding agenda
• Any other clerical duties as may be required by the team
• To comply with Trust policies regarding confidentiality at all times
• Able to commit to regular hours of work

Any additional information:

• Volunteer must have previous experience of IT
• Should be a proficient user of Microsoft Word and Excel, knowledge of other software would be beneficial.
• Some experience of research methodologies would be beneficial
• Experience of using graphs and charts would be useful
• Must be willing to undergo training to use patient recording system (RiO)
• Should have good communication skills and of a polite and friendly nature
• The volunteer will be hearing about and handling information of a sensitive nature which can be traumatising, particularly for those who have/are experiencing any form of abuse. Should the volunteer be aware of any potential risks please do carefully consider if this position is suitable.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Applicant must have previous experience of of IT systems

Communication

Essential criteria

• Applicant must have excellent communication skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Applicant needs to have a knowledge of research methodologies

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Audit & Research Volunteer for Safeguarding (PDF, 224.6KB)
• Audit & Research Volunteer for Safeguarding (PDF, 24.7KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)