Strategic Safeguarding Leader (Hybrid)

Trafford Council; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafford Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become Head of Strategic Safeguarding within the Adults & Wellbeing Directorate. You will drive safeguarding practice, quality assurance and strategic development, acting as the Directorate's safeguarding lead to senior leaders on risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will shape safeguarding strategy across Adult Social Care, influence policy locally and nationally, and oversee the DoLS and MARAC processes while promoting continuous

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant senior leadership experience within Adult Social Care or safeguarding.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and regulatory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding adults across Trafford.
• Oversee safeguarding hub and DoLS service to ensure high-quality decision-making.
• Lead development and delivery of safeguarding strategy, policy and assurance arrangements.
• Collaborate with health, police, housing, providers and partners to shape safeguarding across the system.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Registered Social Worker (Social Work England)

Job description

Trafford Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become Head of Strategic Safeguarding within the Adults & Wellbeing Directorate. You will drive safeguarding practice, quality assurance and strategic development, acting as the Directorate's safeguarding lead to senior leaders on risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will shape safeguarding strategy across Adult Social Care, influence policy locally and nationally, and oversee the DoLS and MARAC processes while promoting continuous