Safeguarding Administrator
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustChelmsford, CM1 7ET, East of England
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust based in Chelmsford, CM1 7ET. The advertised salary is £25,760. Applications close on 31 August 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Safeguarding Administrator to join our team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Working as our Safeguarding Administrator provides essential administrative support to the healthcare organisation's safeguarding arrangements, ensuring robust systems are in place to protect children, young people, and adults at risk.
You will support clinical and non-clinical staff in the safeguarding team, Working closely with the Safeguarding Lead, and external agencies.
Ensure safeguarding concerns are managed efficiently, confidentially, and in a timely manner, contributing to safe. No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Please refer to the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. However, some of the key requirements of the role are outlined below:
To support and strengthen effective safeguarding practice across healthcare services, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients.
Maintain accurate, secure and compliant safeguarding records in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
Facilitate timely reporting, monitoring and assurance of safeguarding activity, supporting robust governance and continuous improvement.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Are you looking for an exciting Safeguarding Administrator role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Are you looking for an exciting Safeguarding Administrator role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Knowledge and Experience
- Previous experience in an administration role database i.e. Access
- Understanding of Safeguarding and Medical terminology
- Experience of working in safeguarding.
- Previous experience of working in healthcare environment
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Knowledge and Experience
- Previous experience in an administration role database i.e. Access
- Understanding of Safeguarding and Medical terminology
- Experience of working in safeguarding.
- Previous experience of working in healthcare environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 351 NHS vacancies in East of England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £33,677. This role pays less than about 89% of them.
There are 3,997 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 425 of them in East of England.
You have 1 day left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 13 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has 31 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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