Head of Quality & Safeguarding

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Maidenhead is seeking a Head of Quality and Safeguarding to lead quality assurance and safeguarding governance in Adult Social Care. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience and knowledge of relevant legislation. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Free employee parking

Social Work England Registration Fees reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance across adult social care teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and co-production.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Safeguarding governance

Reflective practice

Legislative compliance

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Overview

Join Our Adult Social Care Leadership Team – Champion Excellence in Quality and Safeguarding. We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Quality and Safeguarding to join us. We are recruiting a strategic and compassionate leader to take forward quality assurance, safeguarding governance, and professional standards across Adult Social Care at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. This important role is central to delivering our Social Care Futures vision and ensuring that our workforce is confident, skilled, and supported to deliver safe, person-centred, strengths-based care. This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £59,961 – £65,471 per annum.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority – takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community.

RBWM is a unique borough with opportunities given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us—we continue to rise to the challenge.

Why now?

It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams to work well together in a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing in new roles, new technology, and enhanced learning and development to support our teams and improve outcomes.

Our Latest Staff Survey Shows

• 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful
• 87% say their line manager demonstrates the council’s values

About The Role

As Head of Quality and Safeguarding, you will report directly to the Deputy Director of Adult Social Care and work closely with the Principal Social Worker, Principal Occupational Therapist, and the Service Team Manager for the Safeguarding & DoLS Hub. You will:

• Lead quality assurance and safeguarding governance across all adult social care teams.
• Champion professional standards and reflective practice.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other legislation are met with integrity and compassion.
• Drive continuous improvement and embed a culture of learning, accountability, and co-production.
• Contribute to RBWM’s strategic priorities: building inclusive, healthy communities, promoting prevention and choice, and delivering compassionate, high-quality services.

What we offer

• 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible working, including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme, including life cover (3x annual salary) and AVC options
• Free employee parking close to the offices
• Social Work England Registration Fees reimbursed
• Give As You Earn scheme
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all backgrounds, believing that diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces, or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview Date 30 October 2025

For informal discussion about this position, please contact Kate Concannon (Deputy Director Adult Social Care) at [e-mail].