PSW Safeguarding Head of Service

PSW Safeguarding Head of Service – Redbridge Council 🚨 📍 Ilford, London (IG1 1NN) 💰 £400 Per Day 🕒 35 Hours Per Week | Monday – Friday 📅 4 Month Contract An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior Adult Social Care professional to join Redbridge Council as a PSW Safeguarding Head of Service. This is a key leadership role providing strategic oversight, professional leadership, and safeguarding expertise across Adult Social Care services. We are looking for a strong leader with extensive safeguarding experience who can support frontline practitioners, lead on complex risk management, and drive high-quality, person-centred practice across the service. Key Responsibilities: • Lead on safeguarding practice, governance, quality assurance, and professional standards • Deliver the Principal Social Worker remit across Adult Social Care • Provide leadership and supervision support to frontline teams • Drive improvement in practice, decision-making, and safeguarding outcomes • Lead on Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs), Community MARAC, Self-Neglect & Hoarding protocols • Represent the Council at regional and national safeguarding forums and boards • Promote reflective supervision, workforce development, and practice improvement • Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, Care Act duties, and safeguarding frameworks Requirements: ✔ Qualified Social Worker ✔ Social Work England registration ✔ Extensive Adult Safeguarding experience within Local Authority settings ✔ Previous management or strategic leadership experience ✔ Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, governance, and quality assurance frameworks ✔ Experience leading multi-agency partnerships and safeguarding initiatives This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safeguarding leader looking to make a real impact within a forward-thinking London Borough. 📩 Apply now with your updated CV for immediate consideration