Head of Safeguarding - Care

Aspris; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Head of Safeguarding for their Care division. The successful candidate will lead safeguarding practices, support a management team, and positively impact children’s lives through safeguarding initiatives. This remote role requires significant experience in safeguarding children and young adults.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 holiday days plus birthday day leave

Aspris rewards and discount scheme

Comprehensive induction plan

Pension scheme

Commitment to ongoing training and career progression

Employee recognition scheme

Employee assistance programme

Tech Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Trained to a minimum level 3 Safeguarding (Adults & children).
• Worked for 3 years or more in safeguarding core role.
• Experience in a care setting with knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Executive Safeguarding Lead and management team.
• Oversee safeguarding practices in line with regulations.
• Ensure positive impact on children's lives through effective safeguarding.

Skills

Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills

Sound knowledge of protection and safeguarding

Ability to have honest and challenging conversations

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Specialist training and qualifications regarding Safeguarding in Children and Adults

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We have an exciting opportunity to join Aspris as the Head of Safeguarding in our Care division. Working remotely with nationwide coverage our Head of Safeguarding will be an experienced specialist practitioner with in-depth knowledge of the safeguarding of children and young adults within a care setting. The successful candidate will provide key elements of support to the Executive Safeguarding Lead and the wider Operational management team.

At Aspris, we always see potential and dedicate ourselves to delivering positive change for children. We support young people to achieve their aspirations, no matter what their challenges may be. We believe that every young person deserves the right care, support and education that equips them for a brighter future.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
• Specialist training and qualifications regarding Safeguarding in Children and Adults
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of protection, prevent and safeguarding.
• Trained to a minimum level 3 Safeguarding (Adults & children)
• Able to have honest, professional, and challenging conversations in a variety of settings.
• Worked for 3 years or more in a role and setting where safeguarding was the core element of the role and/or service
• Experience of working in a care setting and understanding regulatory requirements around safeguarding
  
  

What will you get in return?

There are not many jobs and careers where you can say that you have positively impacted a young person’s life. At Aspris Children’s Services, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping to shape and change the future of the children and young people we support.

Benefits

By joining our friendly and supportive team, you will also be part of a company that invests in you for personal and professional development and provide a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, plus birthday day leave. 25 days increase to 27 and then 30 days based on length of service
• Aspris rewards and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction plan
• Pension scheme
• Commitment to your on-going training and career progression
• We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check (if required)
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Tech Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support
  
  

Recruitment Timeline

Advert Closing Date : Wednesday 25th June 2025

If you are interested in the post, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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