Children’s National Safeguarding Lead

CareTech Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CareTech as the Children’s National Safeguarding Lead, a pivotal role aimed at ensuring the highest safeguarding standards throughout our services across England, Wales and Scotland. This home-based position with extensive travel allows a passionate professional to make a significant impact on children's lives while leading strategic safeguarding initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 7 safeguarding qualification, extensive knowledge of legislative frameworks, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Access to ongoing professional development

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to influence safeguarding practice

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of safeguarding legislation and frameworks.
• Track record of working in senior safeguarding roles in children's social care or education.
• Experience in policy development and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of national safeguarding strategy.
• Monitor compliance and quality through audits and data analysis.
• Act as a safeguarding lead for serious incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Education

Level 7 safeguarding qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Children’s National Safeguarding Lead
Home-Based with extensive travel across England, Wales and Scotland
Full-Time Permanent - Salary: £75,000

Reporting to: Director of Compliance, Regulation and Quality – Children’s

Protecting children. Shaping services. Leading with purpose and ensuring extraordinary days every day.

Throughout CareTech, safeguarding is not a process. It is a value that underpins every decision we make and every action we take. We are now looking for an experienced professional to join us as Children’s National Safeguarding Lead, a critical role that ensures the highest standards of safeguarding across our residential, fostering and education services.

This is a national leadership role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. If you are passionate about raising standards, driving change and improving outcomes, this could be the next step in your career.

About the Role

As our National Safeguarding Lead, you will be the subject matter expert for safeguarding across our children’s services in England, Wales and Scotland. Working closely with senior operational, clinical and support colleagues, you will take ownership of our safeguarding strategy, practice and governance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and implementation of a national safeguarding strategy and framework
• Monitoring compliance and quality through data analysis, audits and on-site reviews
• Acting as the organisation’s safeguarding lead for serious incidents and investigations
• Delivering learning, supervision and guidance across all levels of the workforce
• Representing CareTech at safeguarding partnership boards and strategic forums
• Influencing internal policy and ensuring it aligns with legislation and best practice
• Supporting children directly by strengthening their understanding of safeguarding

This is a home-based role with frequent travel across the UK. Flexibility and autonomy are essential.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a confident and knowledgeable safeguarding professional who can work both strategically and operationally. The ideal candidate will have:

• A Level 7 safeguarding qualification or equivalent (essential)
• In-depth understanding of safeguarding legislation, frameworks and regulators including Ofsted, CIW, Estyn and Education Scotland
• A track record of working in senior safeguarding roles within children’s social care, fostering or education
• Experience of developing policy, delivering training and supporting service improvement
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and influence others
• A calm, reflective approach to complex safeguarding issues and incidents

You will be someone who leads with integrity, listens with empathy and acts with confidence.

Why Join Us

• At CareTech, you will find an organisation that values expertise and supports innovation. In return for your leadership and commitment, we offer:
• The opportunity to influence safeguarding practice at scale
• A national platform to drive learning and improvement
• A collaborative team of passionate professionals
• Access to ongoing professional development
• A strong values-led culture that puts children first

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to use your experience to protect and empower children across the UK, we would love to hear from you.

Click apply or get in touch with our recruitment team to arrange a confidential conversation.

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.