Safeguarding Leader

1 month ago


Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom Samaritans Full time
Head of Safeguarding Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Head of Safeguarding to lead our safeguarding strategy and policy development, providing expert advice across the organisation and chairing serious safeguarding incident panels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a team of Managers
  • Leading our safeguarding strategy and policy development
  • Providing expert safeguarding advice across the organisation
  • Chairing serious safeguarding incident panels
  • Building strong relationships with external safeguarding bodies
  • Representing Samaritans at conferences and external meetings
  • Developing and updating safeguarding training

Requirements:

  • Up to date Designated Safeguarding Lead training and Safeguarding training
  • A qualified and registered Social Worker
  • Significant safeguarding experience, child protection and/or protection of adults at risk of harm
  • Previous experience working with volunteers
  • Excellent up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, best practice guidance, policy and procedure
  • Extensive leadership experience including managing high performing teams, with the ability to challenge, build and maintain strong and effective relationships
  • Experience of chairing and reporting serious case reviews and reporting to regulatory bodies, disclosure services, Local Authority Designated Officers, police and social services
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex safeguarding cases

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs
  • Family-friendly policies
  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days
  • A matched pension contribution up to 5%
  • A structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities
  • Colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities

About Samaritans:

We are a charity that provides emotional support to people in crisis. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

How to Apply:

Please upload your CV and cover letter (2 page max), outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close midnight on 10 November. Video interviews will take place on 18 November.



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