Designated Safeguarding Lead

Change Grow Live; Walsall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead in Walsall to protect and promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This full-time role involves leading safeguarding practices, providing guidance, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation. The ideal candidate should have a Social Work qualification or substantial safeguarding experience, alongside excellent communication skills and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid Wellness hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on shopping and more

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in safeguarding children and/or adults ideally in a leadership role.
• Ability to influence and support others effectively.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead ensuring compliance.
• Provide expert safeguarding advice to staff and partners.
• Lead on safeguarding case management including oversight.

Skills

Social Work qualified

Safeguarding legislation understanding

Excellent communication skills

Multi-agency working experience

Risk assessment skills

IT systems proficiency

Education

Social Work qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are Be open be compassionate and be bold and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Designated Safeguarding Lead within our Walsall Team dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. This pivotal role will lead safeguarding practice across the service ensuring that robust systems are in place to identify assess and respond to safeguarding concerns effectively.

Walsalls safeguarding partnership services are committed to delivering high-quality trauma-informed support that keeps families together wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead you will play a central role in shaping a culture of vigilance accountability and continuous improvement working closely with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for those at risk.

Location

Walsall Service

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week

Salary Range

£35,220.59 - £37,184.91 (dependent on experience, based on full time hours)

• Full‑time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part‑time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the service ensuring compliance with statutory safeguarding responsibilities.
• Provide expert safeguarding advice and guidance to staff and partners.
• Lead on safeguarding case management including oversight of referrals, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups and strategy meetings.
• Deliver safeguarding training and reflective supervision to staff.
• Promote a culture of safeguarding awareness and best practice across the service.
• Liaise with local safeguarding partnerships including Children’s Services, Police and Health.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with information governance standards.
• Support continuous improvement in safeguarding practice through audit, learning reviews and policy development.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all safeguarding work.

About you

• Social Work qualified or substantial experience in safeguarding children and/or adults ideally in a leadership or advisory role.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and support others.
• Confident in multi‑agency working and representing the organisation at external meetings.
• Skilled in risk assessment, safety planning and case management.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Proficient in IT systems and record‑keeping.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
• Able to manage change successfully while prioritising the needs of service users.
• Willing to seek out learning opportunities and support the development of others.

What we will give to you

• 25 days holiday (bank holidays) increasing with service.
• Paid Wellness hour each week plus access to a Wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays and more.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities.

Application instructions

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Direct applications only; we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Immigration status

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time‑limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa – Overview.

Recruitment information

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interview Date: 03 November 2025

Closing Date: 28 October 2025

Contact: Anne Brunozzi

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: £35,220 – £37,184