Head of Safeguarding

What you'll be doing: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Active Care Group (ACG), overseeing the management and resolution of safeguarding concerns. Develop, and review safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they align with current legislation, guidance, and best practices and are effectively communicated and understood across the organisation. Provide strategic advice and guidance on safeguarding issues to senior leadership and the board. Lead and oversee the organisation's safeguarding strategy and its implementation. Overseeing training as required in line with safeguarding adults and child protection guidance and legislation. Monitoring the recording and handling of incidents and complaints involving adult and child protection issues. Overseeing and supporting operational colleagues with the processes regarding allegations against persons in a position of trust. Ensure the outcomes from local and national serious case reviews and other learning are shared with

hospital safeguarding leads and support the organisation. Liaise as appropriate with professional leads from other agencies, such as Education, the Police and NHS England. Full list of key responsibilities can be found in the job description What you'll have: A relevant degree in social work, education, healthcare, or a related field. Safeguarding qualification or professional training (e.g., NSPCC, Level 3 or 4 Safeguarding training) desirable but not essential Extensive knowledge of UK safeguarding laws Knowledge of risk management and governance processes related to safeguarding. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate safeguarding policies and concerns to all levels of the organisation. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk and make sound
decisions. Empathy and understanding, with a commitment to the protection and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Experience Proven experience in a senior safeguarding role, within Health and Social Care Experience in developing and implementing safeguarding policies and procedures. Experience in managing safeguarding cases, including complex cases involving vulnerable children or adults. Experience in working with regulatory bodies or safeguarding boards. We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential

Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group