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You will also build strong relationships with external agencies, contribute to multi-agency meetings and help ensure our safeguarding information is accurate and supports effective decision-making.\nKey responsibilities will include:\nResponding to safeguarding cases, ensuring actions and protective outcomes are recorded, and concerns are escalated externally where necessary.\nProviding first-line safeguarding advice, guidance and support to colleagues and managers, ensuring appropriate legal and procedural requirements are followed.\nDeveloping and maintaining effective relationships with internal colleagues and external agencies to support positive outcomes.\nLeading on Domestic Abuse representation and liaising with case owners at Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC)across our geography.\nSupporting colleagues to raise safeguarding concerns with Local Authorities and contribute to subsequent multi-agency meetings.\nWorking with the Safeguarding Manager and Learning and Talent team to provide specialist safeguarding advice and support learning for colleagues.\nMaintaining accurate, high-quality safeguarding records and information across our systems, tracking actions and helping to resolve data issues.\nSupporting and encouraging colleagues to understand and deliver their safeguarding responsibilities, helping us work together to reduce risk and harm. \nWhy should I join LiveWest?\nThis is a great opportunity to use your safeguarding knowledge and experience in a role where your advice and support can make a real difference. You will work with colleagues across LiveWest as well as external partners, using your expertise to help protect customers, promote good safeguarding practice and achieve positive outcomes for people who may be at risk.\nThis is a full-time role working 37 hours per week.Hybrid Working is available for the Safeguarding adviser role working 2-3days in the office dependent on business need. You will be based from our Exeter or Tolvaddon office.\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.\nAbout The Candidate\nTo be successful in your application for the role of Safeguarding Adviser, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role(please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:\nEssential skills\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.\nAbility to coordinate safeguarding concerns, support colleagues to recognise the types and signs of abuse and helpthem report concerns appropriately.\nAbility to handle sensitive and potentially distressing information appropriately and support colleagues dealing with difficult situations\nStrong organisation skills, with the ability to manage your own workload and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work.\nGood data management skills, including the ability to track actions and maintain accurate safeguarding information\nAbility to use a range of standard IT packages. \nEssential experience\nWorkplace safeguarding experience.\nExperience providing advice and support to colleagues working with specialist groups, such as older people, young people and/or adults at risk within a supported housing environment.\nExperience of using integrated information systems and databases.\nExperience of delivering good customer service and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes. \nEssential knowledge\nAn in-depth understanding of relevant legislative frameworks relating to safeguarding, Mental Capacity and Domestic Abuse, including appropriate reporting processes.\nUnderstanding of MARAC and information-sharing protocols relating to Domestic Abuse.\nUnderstanding of effective safeguarding practice and the importance of accurate information in supporting good decision-making. \nEssential qualifications\nA proficient level of literacy and numeracy. \nDesirable qualifications\nMARAC representative training, or a willingness to work towards this. \nPlease note, we are unable to provide CoS for this role; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role without requiring a CoS.\n\nAbout The Company\nOur Reward and Benefits:\nWorking Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance. \n Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).\nPension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.\n Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.\nLearning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.\nFamily Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.\nWellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.\nSmarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.\nGiving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.\nAbout Us:\nAt LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.\nOur values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.\nAs one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.\nWe are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.\nInclusion at LiveWest:\nAt LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.\nWe welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.\nJoin us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. 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