Head of Safeguarding - Care

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join their safeguarding team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on young lives while benefiting from personal and professional development opportunities. With a commitment to ongoing training and a supportive work environment, you will have the chance to grow your career while ensuring the safety and well-being of children and adults. Enjoy generous annual leave, a cycle to work scheme, and a range of rewards that recognize your contributions. If you are passionate about safeguarding and making a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Rewards and discount schemes

Ongoing training and career development

Cost coverage for enhanced disclosure checks

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Minimum Level 3 Safeguarding training for Adults & Children.

Responsibilities

• Engage in safeguarding-focused roles with a commitment to protection.
• Conduct honest and professional conversations in various settings.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Safeguarding Training

Knowledge of Protection and Safeguarding

Experience in Care Setting

Education

Degree Level Education

Level 3 Safeguarding Training

Job description

What are we looking for?

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
• Specialist training and qualifications in Safeguarding for Children and Adults
• Sound knowledge of protection, prevent, and safeguarding
• Minimum Level 3 Safeguarding training for Adults & Children
• Ability to have honest, professional, and challenging conversations in various settings
• At least 3 years of experience in a safeguarding-focused role or service
• Experience working in a care setting with understanding of regulatory safeguarding requirements

What will you get in return?

Join Aspris Children’s Services and make a positive impact on young lives. We support your personal and professional growth with benefits such as:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus birthday leave. Increase to 27 and 30 days based on length of service
• Rewards and discount schemes
• Ongoing training and career development
• Cost coverage for enhanced disclosure checks (if required)
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment Timeline

Advert closing date: Friday, 23rd May 2025

Interviews scheduled for: Tuesday, 3rd June 2025

Interested candidates should contact our team at [emailprotected] to arrange a discussion with our Director of Quality & Governance, Katie Dorrian.

For more details, please review the attached Job Description.