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Main area Adult Safeguarding Advisor Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 10 months (10 months from start date of fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday) Job ref 848-BHC-178-26

Site Orpington Town Orpington Salary £55,524 - £62,652 pro rata per annum inc HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 12/07/ :59 Interview date 23/07/2026

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role may be at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Fixed Term - 10 months - Full time - 37.5 hours per week

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement and values of the organisation. Community health services are an essential part of national healthcare. We at Bromley Healthcare are here to meet the challenges and reduce health inequalities and create a culture of belonging and inclusivity within our neighbourhoods. Bromley Healthcare want to empower people to live their fullest lives at the heart of their communities. Our values are core to this; these are belonging, health and wellbeing, continuous learning and development with an overarching principle of compassion.

Proposed interview date week beginning 19th July

• Ensure staff are supported and empowered to make decisions related to adult safeguarding.
• Assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence based Safeguarding Training, including Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (DoLS), Domestic abuse, Self-neglect and PREVENT to staff across Bromley Healthcare.
• Act as a resource and provide advice on the use and application of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS), in particular the use of least restrictive practice to enable staff to complete their assessments and applications in a robust and timely manner.
• Develop and maintain Safeguarding adult resources across Bromley Healthcare, ensuring these are updated in line with any changes in legislation, to ensure compliance and support best practice.
• Work in partnership with Safeguarding Children Advisors/Named Nurses and peers to deliver a ‘think family’ approach when managing adults at risk or those identified as having increased vulnerability who may have children.
• Contribute to audit and the monitoring of standards relating to safeguarding adults and mental capacity. Support the collection and collation of data to inform changes in practice that may be required from the audit.
• Contribute towards the development of safeguarding adult reports for the Bromley Healthcare Board and the Safeguarding Adult Boards.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

Bromley Healthcare offers an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme.

We welcome applicants with a disability and can support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process.

Work‑life balance is important; flexible working options include compressed hours, part‑time, and job shares.

All offers of new employment are subject to a three‑month probationary period.

• Knowledge of the legal framework around adult safeguarding.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.

Bromley Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. We actively encourage representatives from minority groups to apply.

All staff are eligible for the NHS pension scheme where applicable; otherwise, Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes are available.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.