Safeguarding Lead
3 weeks ago
Job Title: Safeguarding Lead
Location: Home-based, with occasional travel required to sites across the South East/ London and South West/Wales
Salary: £55,000-£65,000
Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Overview:
The Safeguarding Lead is responsible for overseeing and embedding safeguarding practices across the organisation, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation, and promoting the welfare of service users and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead safeguarding initiatives, ensuring a secure environment for service users.
* Act as a primary contact for safeguarding, liaising with local authorities and police.
* Oversee safeguarding concerns, referrals, and investigations.
* Maintain compliance with GDPR, data protection, and safeguarding policies.
* Coach and support staff on safeguarding protocols, legislation, and best practices.
* Represent the organisation at meetings with authorities and stakeholders.
* Ensure all training and induction materials are up-to-date.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a safeguarding leadership role with a strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
* Demonstrated leadership experience, including training, coaching, conducting 1-2-1 meetings, and KPI management.
* Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Health Membership
* Life cover
* 6-month probation period
* 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution
* Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Referral scheme
The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role.
Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today
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