PCN Safeguarding Care Coordinator

PCN Safeguarding Care Coordinator

The closing date is 30 January 2026

There is an opportunity for a Safeguarding Care Coordinator to join us at Drake Medical Alliance Primary Care Network (PCN). The role will involve coordination of safeguarding activities, maintaining accurate records, liaising with statutory agencies and ensuring timely responses to safeguarding concerns.

The post holder will be responsible for facilitating internal safeguarding meetings, maintaining sensitive documentation and supporting practices to keep up-to-date safeguarding policies and training. The role requires excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills, with a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality obligations.

Drake Medical Alliance PCN is made up of 5 GP practices supporting over 60,000 patients in and around Plymouth, Devon.

We are passionate about leading a network that is supportive and collaborative, where members and staff feel appreciated and empowered to make a difference. Our ambition is to deliver exceptional care and have a positive impact on the community we serve.

The following are the core responsibilities of the PCN Safeguarding Care Coordinator.

• Support practices to maintain registers of children who are on Child Protection Plan, Child Need Plans, are a Looked After Child or where possible safeguarding concerns have been raised.
• Support with workflow, coding, summarising and circulation of safeguarding reports and safeguarding specific documents for all PCN practices.
• Liaise with the Local Authority to follow up on safeguarding referrals and, on a quarterly basis, reconcile Practice Registers.
• Prioritise and respond to strategy meeting invitations as advised by the relevant Practices Safeguarding Lead/GP.
• Respond to and attend, child protection meetings as advised by the relevant Practices Safeguarding Lead/GP, preparing appropriate documentation and/or sending apologies as required.
• Organise internal Safeguarding meetings for each Practice, preparing lists of patients for discussion, coordinating communication and invitations with third parties (e.g. health visitors, social workers, MASH, schools), taking minutes, updating patient records and coordinating any follow up actions.
• Work with the PCN practices to ensure that their safeguarding policies and procedures are up to date and consistent with agreed best practices, as defined by local and national guidelines.
• Provide training support to the PCN practices and PCN staff.
• Contribute to data collection and audit to improve standards for safeguarding practice across the PCN.

This job description is only a very brief summary of what a Safeguarding Care Coordinator’s job will entail, and the role will expand and change over time as the needs of the PCN changes, the requirement of the Network DES expands, or the priorities of the population evolve.

• Good standard of education.

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development.
• Strong team player with ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates initiative, discretion and sensitivity.
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities.

• Previous work experience in a professional environment.
• Experience in safeguarding, child protection, or related fields.
• Experience in organising or minuting meetings.
• Experience of working in Primary Care.
• Experience of using clinical systems (e.g. Systm One).
• Experience of liaising with multi‑agency teams (e.g. social services, health visitors).

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 Applications.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• High degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving and coordination skills.
• Clear, professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Drake Medical Alliance Primary Care Network