Safeguarding & Risk Leader — Impact & Partnerships

And Yorkshire Housing Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Housing is seeking a safeguarding leader to guide a dedicated team across Hub, Home and Roam, ensuring actions meet legal requirements and promoting strong partnerships with local authorities and agencies.

You’ll turn data and audits into practical service improvements, coach colleagues, and communicate clearly while upholding the YH values. A driving licence and CIH/Housing cert are preferred or you’ll work toward one.

Qualifications

• Strong safeguarding expertise with experience in risk assessment and multi‑agency working.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse law and guidance with empathy.
• Ability to lead, coach and support colleagues and set clear standards.
• Proven ability to turn data and audits into practical service improvements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Proficiency with technology to improve decision making.
• Commitment to inclusion and Yorkshire Housing values.
• Eligible to work across Hub/Home/Roam with a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Certificate in Housing or CIH qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Management or coaching qualification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the safeguarding team, setting expectations and helping people thrive.
• Own the response to risk, guiding complex cases and ensuring appropriate action.
• Raise standards via case reviews, audits and learning to meet legal requirements.
• Turn insight into action using data and feedback to set priorities and show impact.
• Build confidence across Yorkshire Housing, mentoring colleagues and delivering training.
• Strengthen partnerships with local authorities, safeguarding teams and agencies.
• Drive the safeguarding work plan and keep policies and resources relevant.

Job description

Yorkshire Housing is seeking a safeguarding leader to guide a dedicated team across Hub, Home and Roam, ensuring actions meet legal requirements and promoting strong partnerships with local authorities and agencies.

You’ll turn data and audits into practical service improvements, coach colleagues, and communicate clearly while upholding the YH values. A driving licence and CIH/Housing cert are preferred or you’ll work toward one.