Safeguarding Information Coordinator

Derby City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Homes is seeking a Safeguarding Information Coordinator to support safeguarding arrangements and multi-agency information sharing. You will coordinate safeguarding information, support referrals and case management, and maintain accurate records and performance data while liaising with partner agencies to ensure timely, safe responses for vulnerable individuals.

The role requires confidentiality, strong organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with professionals

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding, housing, administration or information management.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to analyse and present information clearly.
• Professional communication with a range of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguarding information from across the organisation and ensure it is accurate and secure.
• Support referrals and case management processes and help embed best practice.
• Maintain records and performance data to inform service improvements.
• Serve as a key contact between Derby Homes and partner agencies.

Skills

Administration

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Help shape the future of safeguarding at Derby Homes.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

At Derby Homes, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We're looking for an organised, motivated and passionate individual to join our Safeguarding Team as a Safeguarding Information Coordinator.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and strengthening our safeguarding arrangements. Working at the heart of multi-agency information sharing, you'll help ensure that vulnerable adults, children and families receive the right support at the right time.

You'll coordinate safeguarding information from across the organisation, support referrals and case management processes, maintain accurate records and performance data, and act as a key point of contact between Derby Homes and partner agencies. The role also provides opportunities to support multi-agency forums, contribute to service improvement initiatives and help embed best practice across the organisation.

Working closely with colleagues, managers and external partners, you'll help ensure safeguarding concerns are managed effectively, information is shared appropriately and organisational records remain accurate and compliant.

About you

You'll have experience of working in a safeguarding, housing, administration or information management environment and will understand the importance of confidentiality, professional curiosity and accurate record keeping. You'll be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and confident communicating with a range of professionals. Strong attention to detail, excellent administrative skills and the ability to analyse and present information clearly are essential. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about helping to protect and support vulnerable people and committed to making a positive difference through your work.

Why Derby Homes?

Derby Homes manages more than 12,000 council homes on behalf of Derby City Council and is proud to provide services that make a genuine difference to local communities. Following our recent C1 judgement from the Regulator of Social Housing, we're continuing to strengthen our services, invest in our people and embed a culture of learning, assurance and continuous improvement.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development and the chance to be part of an organisation where your expertise will have a lasting impact.

Join us and help ensure every customer receives a safe, person-centred and high-quality service.

Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.

We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility. We are also proudto have Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Partnership Accreditation and encourage applications from candidates of all genders.

We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.

We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.

Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 15 November 2026 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.

If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date. Interviews will be held 26 November 2026.