Strategic Head of Adult Safeguarding & Assurance

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Woldingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Surrey seeks a Head of Safeguarding to provide strategic leadership in Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships. You will manage compliance with safeguarding legislation and lead integrated responses across health and social care. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior leadership experience in Adult Safeguarding, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. This role offers a 3-month contract providing an opportunity to influence crucial safeguarding frameworks.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience within Adult Safeguarding or Adult Social Care.
• Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and statutory guidance.
• Proven experience working with Safeguarding Adults Boards and multi-agency partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on Adult Safeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and guidance.
• Lead partnerships across health and social care for integrated safeguarding.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Experience with multi-agency partnerships

Understanding of commissioning

Service transformation experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation ability

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Confident communication

Job description

A local authority in Surrey seeks a Head of Safeguarding to provide strategic leadership in Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships. You will manage compliance with safeguarding legislation and lead integrated responses across health and social care. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior leadership experience in Adult Safeguarding, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. This role offers a 3-month contract providing an opportunity to influence crucial safeguarding frameworks.