Welfare and Safeguarding Officer

Kindsight Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Welfare & Safeguarding Officer to support vulnerable adults across two locations in England. This role involves conducting welfare checks, identifying safeguarding risks, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess hands-on safeguarding experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in diverse environments. The position aligns with NHS Band 5 responsibilities, offering excellent training opportunities and career growth.

Benefits

Excellent training and development programme

Opportunities for further certifications

Qualifications

• Experience with children and/or adults at risk.
• Confidence in recognizing and escalating safeguarding concerns.
• Professional and empathetic in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular welfare checks and record concerns accurately.
• Identify safeguarding risks and raise them in line with policy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies.

Skills

Hands‑on safeguarding experience

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting

Strong communication skills

Job description

Welfare & Safeguarding Officer

Locations : Stevenage & Hemel Hempstead

Salary : Equivalent to NHS Band 5

Employment : Full-time, across two sites

About the Role

We’re recruiting a Welfare & Safeguarding Officer to join a diverse, fast‑paced service supporting vulnerable adults across two locations. This role is central to promoting wellbeing, protecting individuals at risk, and ensuring our sites remain safe, supportive places to live.

You will work directly with Service Users, internal teams, and external partners to identify risks, elevate safeguarding concerns appropriately, and contribute to a culture of dignity, respect and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular welfare checks and record concerns accurately.
• Identify safeguarding risks and raise them in line with policy.
• Collaborate with internal teams, the Local Authority, NHS and voluntary agencies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with Service Users from diverse backgrounds.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment across both sites.
• Maintain accurate, timely safeguarding and welfare documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on safeguarding experience (children and/or adults at risk).
• Confidence in recognising, reporting and escalating safeguarding concerns.
• Calm, professional and empathetic approach in challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast‑paced setting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Training, Development & Career Growth

The organisation provides an excellent training and development programme, including opportunities to pursue further safeguarding‑related certifications and expand your expertise within this specialism.

This position is aligned with the responsibilities and expectations of NHS Band 5, making it an ideal transition for professionals seeking stability, career development, or looking to move from the public sector into a supportive and well‑structured environment.

Supporting Safeguarding Professionals Affected by NHS Redundancies

We are actively encouraging applications from safeguarding professionals impacted by the recent NHS redundancy announcements. If you’re exploring your next step or need direction, we’ll be happy to support you.