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Children’s National Safeguarding Lead
Home-Based with extensive travel across England, Wales and Scotland
Full-Time Permanent - Salary: £75,000
Reporting to: Director of Compliance, Regulation and Quality – Children’s
Protecting children. Shaping services. Leading with purpose and ensuring extraordinary days every day.
Throughout CareTech, safeguarding is not a process. It is a value that underpins every decision we make and every action we take. We are now looking for an experienced professional to join us as Children’s National Safeguarding Lead, a critical role that ensures the highest standards of safeguarding across our residential, fostering and education services.
This is a national leadership role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. If you are passionate about raising standards, driving change and improving outcomes, this could be the next step in your career.
About the Role
As our National Safeguarding Lead, you will be the subject matter expert for safeguarding across our children’s services in England, Wales and Scotland. Working closely with senior operational, clinical and support colleagues, you will take ownership of our safeguarding strategy, practice and governance.
Your responsibilities will include:
This is a home-based role with frequent travel across the UK. Flexibility and autonomy are essential.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a confident and knowledgeable safeguarding professional who can work both strategically and operationally. The ideal candidate will have:
You will be someone who leads with integrity, listens with empathy and acts with confidence.
Why Join Us
Ready to Apply?
If you are ready to use your experience to protect and empower children across the UK, we would love to hear from you.
Click apply or get in touch with our recruitment team to arrange a confidential conversation.
Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
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