Safeguarding Lead

Progressive Care UK Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking a passionate Safeguarding Lead to enhance safeguarding practices. This role is crucial in protecting vulnerable individuals, including children and families, ensuring their safety and well-being. The successful candidate will lead the development of a safeguarding culture, implement policies, and support staff in recognizing and reporting concerns. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while working alongside a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals with complex care needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

33 days annual leave

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Oversee incident reporting and collaborate with operational services.
• Conduct regular safeguarding audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Safeguarding practices

Social work legislation

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Incident management

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Tools

Safeguarding policies

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Position:Safeguarding Lead (Social Work)

Location: Rotherham office with travel across services

Salary: £48,401.60 - £53,996.80

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals in social care?

Progressive Care is seeking an experienced and dedicated Safeguarding Lead to oversee and strengthen our safeguarding practices across our services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in protecting vulnerable children, families and adults within our care.

The Role:

• Developing a Safeguarding Culture across the Organisation that influences the strategic and operational focus.
• Take the lead role in developing, implementing, and reviewing safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice standards.
• Oversee all incident reporting, safeguarding concerns working collaboratively with our Operational Services to ensure a robust, timely and appropriate response to all incidents.
• Be the Organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Supporting, advising and guiding Managers and staff on all safeguarding matters, supporting them to recognise and report concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of safeguarding incidents and actions taken.
• Liaise with external agencies such as local authorities, safeguarding boards, and law enforcement to ensure seamless incident management.
• Conduct regular safeguarding audits and risk assessments to identify potential concerns and mitigate risks.

Our Ideal Candidate will:

• Be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England
• Be resilient and able to stay calm under pressure
• Have a comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children’s services as well as publications which inform current thinking regarding good practice and the safeguarding of children and adults.
• Experience working with children, young people and their families with complex and multiple needs, including child protection issues.
• Proven experience in a safeguarding role and investigating safeguarding issues and responding to incidents.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, especially under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to engage confidently with staff, external bodies, and individuals at risk.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• 33 days annual leave (plus increases after 12 months)
• Blue Light Card for discounts

At Progressive Care, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with complex care and support needs to live safely and independently within their own communities. Our dynamic approach to care ensures each person receives a bespoke package of support, backed by our multi-disciplinary team.