Job summary This is a fixed term maternity leave cover role. We are excited to recruit to the post of Safeguarding Care Coordinator within the East Primary Care Network *PCN*. The post holder will be primarily working from home. There will be occasions when working from GP practices and community settings is needed. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile for additional travel that exceeds the distance from home address to the base practice. The successful candidate will: be passionate about upholding excellent standards of care responsive to the specific needs of patients, families and carers. be organised, methodical and motivated by designing clear and efficient processes. be a keen team player with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure at times. be able to communicate effectively with health practitioners and providers in the wider health and care system to coordinate care and problem solve where necessary. be open to new ideas and able to implement systems to deliver services differently and better. *Interviews are expected to be held on 28th & 29th April 2025* Main duties of the job The Safeguarding Care Coordinator will have a key role in supporting Safeguarding Lead GPs to protect our most vulnerable patients. They will be an essential team member working with a Health & Wellbeing Coach, Social Prescribers, Occupational Therapists, Safeguarding Team and Primary Care Network. The role will: support the PCN Safeguarding service delivery and provide co-ordination for safeguarding information and communication to support care planning. support the core responsibility of maintaining consistent protocols regarding safeguarding information across the network. support day-to-day safeguarding administration, document handling, record management and recording communications with partner organisations. About us The East Herefordshire PCN includes Ledbury Health Partnership, Colwall Surgery, Cradley Surgery and Nunwell Surgery. This beautiful part of the county borders Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, within easy reach of the M50 and in the shadow of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding National Beauty. Our PCN is forward-looking with strong relationships between practices and community providers. Herefordshire General Practice and Primary Care Networks are supported by the GP Federation *Taurus Healthcare* to enable the best of local services and the benefits of at scale working. Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm of the GP Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and owned by the partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community, Taurus is focused on providing excellent out of hospital services for patients. Our ethos is to provide high quality and cost-effective health outcomes that are delivered as close as possible to the patients home, whilst ensuring that patients who do require in hospital services are seen as quickly and effectively as possible. Date posted 02 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,509.79 to £27,848.60 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number S0001-25-0024 Job locations Taurus Healthcare Ltd Whitecross Road Hereford HR4 0DG Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE: The Safeguarding Care Coordinator will have a key role in supporting Safeguarding Lead GPs to protect our most vulnerable patients. They will be an essential team member working with a Health & Wellbeing Coach, Social Prescribers, Occupational Therapists, Safeguarding Team and Primary Care Network. The role will: support the PCN Safeguarding service delivery by providing coordination for safeguarding information and communication to support care planning. maintain consistent protocols regarding safeguarding information across the PCN disseminate information, support and learning to colleagues to improve safeguarding practice across the PCN. support day-to-day safeguarding administration, document handling, record management and recording communications with partner organisations. support multi-disciplinary team working *A full job description and person specification is attached to this advert* Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE: The Safeguarding Care Coordinator will have a key role in supporting Safeguarding Lead GPs to protect our most vulnerable patients. They will be an essential team member working with a Health & Wellbeing Coach, Social Prescribers, Occupational Therapists, Safeguarding Team and Primary Care Network. The role will: support the PCN Safeguarding service delivery by providing coordination for safeguarding information and communication to support care planning. maintain consistent protocols regarding safeguarding information across the PCN disseminate information, support and learning to colleagues to improve safeguarding practice across the PCN. support day-to-day safeguarding administration, document handling, record management and recording communications with partner organisations. support multi-disciplinary team working *A full job description and person specification is attached to this advert* Person Specification Other Essential Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection. Required to travel to meetings and work from other locations as required in order to carry out work across the federation Qualifications Essential GCSE English or equivalent level. GCSE Mathematics or equivalent level. Desirable Relevant demonstrable experience in safeguarding practice Safeguarding training for children and adults Experience Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and using video calling software e.g. Microsoft teams. Desirable Experience of using IT systems such as EMIS Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Qualities and Attributes Essential Reliable, conscientious and flexible approach to work. To be able to work independently on own initiative Ability to maintain confidentiality Desirable Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities Skills Essential Good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage and prioritise own work to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to communicate confidently with staff of all seniority levels Good level of accuracy and attention to detail. Person Specification Other Essential Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection. Required to travel to meetings and work from other locations as required in order to carry out work across the federation Qualifications Essential GCSE English or equivalent level. GCSE Mathematics or equivalent level. Desirable Relevant demonstrable experience in safeguarding practice Safeguarding training for children and adults Experience Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and using video calling software e.g. Microsoft teams. Desirable Experience of using IT systems such as EMIS Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Qualities and Attributes Essential Reliable, conscientious and flexible approach to work. To be able to work independently on own initiative Ability to maintain confidentiality Desirable Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities Skills Essential Good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage and prioritise own work to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to communicate confidently with staff of all seniority levels Good level of accuracy and attention to detail. 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. Employer details Employer name Taurus Healthcare Limited Address Taurus Healthcare Ltd Whitecross Road Hereford HR4 0DG Employer's website https://www.herefordshiregeneralpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Taurus Healthcare Limited Address Taurus Healthcare Ltd Whitecross Road Hereford HR4 0DG Employer's website https://www.herefordshiregeneralpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Taurus Healthcare Ltd, Whitecross Road, HR4 0DG Hereford, United Kingdom