Head of Safeguarding

The Safeguarding Lead is an ambassador providing advance theory and practical knowledge in developing a safety culture through sound management of safeguarding incidents and processes using improvement methodology to learn lessons and achieve sustainable change
Working proactively in partnership with the executive leadership team, operational top teams, clinical leads and selected external stakeholders to ensure Safeguarding arrangements are in place across the Trust; demonstrating political astuteness and an ability to manage priorities with competing deadlines.

To lead the development, co-ordination and implementation of effective risk management strategies within the Safeguarding Team and ensure the integrity of the Risk Register, CQC Key Lines of Enquiry and meeting the legislative requirements as set out in the Children's Act, Care Act and Working Together to Safeguard Children.

We are seeking a person with extensive experience and knowledge in relation to Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
This person is passionate about Safeguarding and can lead the team to ensure that all staff are trained and aware of the issues and processes to follow when a concern is noted.
The post holder will be the Trust's 'Named Professional'.
You will be confident in dealing with the multiple agencies involved across the six counties we serve. You will have experience of reporting to senior meetings and dealing with queries from outside agencies.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.