Lead Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Practice

Southern Housing; Fleet; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Housing is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Team Leader to lead our safeguarding service and embed safeguarding practice across the organisation. You will head a team of Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Officers, oversee complex safeguarding and domestic abuse cases, and provide expert advice to colleagues and statutory partners.

You will drive continuous improvement through quality assurance, learning and compliance activities, and promote a culture where safeguarding remains

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in safeguarding roles with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to manage complex safeguarding cases involving adults and/or children.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Previous line management experience including supervision and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Safeguarding Officers.
• Provide oversight on high-risk safeguarding cases and domestic abuse portfolio.
• Offer expert safeguarding advice to colleagues and partners.
• Drive quality assurance, audits and compliance in safeguarding practice.
• Build relationships with local authorities, police, health partners and agencies.
• Support safeguarding training and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor performance and ensure continuous improvement.

Job description

Southern Housing is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Team Leader to lead our safeguarding service and embed safeguarding practice across the organisation. You will head a team of Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Officers, oversee complex safeguarding and domestic abuse cases, and provide expert advice to colleagues and statutory partners.

You will drive continuous improvement through quality assurance, learning and compliance activities, and promote a culture where safeguarding remains