Strategic Safeguarding & Partnerships Lead

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated organization supporting individuals in York is seeking a Safeguarding and Partnership Lead. In this full-time role, you will lead safeguarding efforts, ensuring a culture of accountability and transparency, and providing expert guidance to leadership. The ideal candidate should have Level 4 safeguarding training and extensive experience in adult safeguarding within healthcare. This position offers competitive salary and enriching opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Safeguarding training at Level 4 or above.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding or related areas.
• Strong and up-to-date understanding of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Confident in multi-agency safeguarding procedures and partnership working.
• Able to provide authoritative advice to senior leaders.
• Extensive experience safeguarding adults, ideally within healthcare.
• Skilled in managing sensitive and complex safeguarding concerns with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion safeguarding across the hospital, promoting a culture of transparency, safety, and accountability.
• Provide expert safeguarding guidance to the Hospital Leadership Team.
• Act as the primary link with external safeguarding partners.
• Participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings and contribute to case reviews.
• Monitor safeguarding activity, producing regular analytical reports.
• Embed learning from safeguarding reviews for continuous improvement.
• Deliver safeguarding information sessions and training across the hospital.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies to develop discharge packages.
• Act as family liaison lead, ensuring clear communication with families.
• Attend meetings to support robust decision-making.

Job description

A dedicated organization supporting individuals in York is seeking a Safeguarding and Partnership Lead. In this full-time role, you will lead safeguarding efforts, ensuring a culture of accountability and transparency, and providing expert guidance to leadership. The ideal candidate should have Level 4 safeguarding training and extensive experience in adult safeguarding within healthcare. This position offers competitive salary and enriching opportunities in a collaborative environment.