Job Title

Safeguarding Practitioner

Location

Forston, Herrison Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester, DT2 9TB, United Kingdom

Closing Date

17 June 2026

Job Summary

Responsible for providing effective safeguarding activity through professional leadership and safeguarding guidance. Ensure compliance with Working Together to Safeguard Children (2026), Children Act 1989 and 2004, Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2009, and local safeguarding procedures. Work closely with senior safeguarding practitioners to deliver safeguarding for children and adults, promote welfare and wellbeing, and prevent harm.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding advice to Trust staff to support effective assessment, planning, and evaluation of care and risk management.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency partners to meet patient and service user needs and support ongoing care.
• Develop and ...