Head of Safeguarding

Job Summary

Lead the delivery of safeguarding practice across the organisation, working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer and the wider Quality team to meet statutory requirements and drive continuous improvement for adults and children services. The role is primarily remote and may require ad‑hoc travel across the UK and quarterly travel to London for senior leadership and governance meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership and oversight of safeguarding across adult and child services
• Develop and implement safeguarding strategy and improvement agenda
• Ensure robust safeguarding governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Analyse safeguarding data to identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote best practice
• Represent the organisation at senior level in safeguarding forums and partnerships
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and embed safeguarding at all levels of the organisation

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Allied Health Professional (HCPC)
• Relevant degree with Masters level education or equivalent experience
• Significant senior‑level safeguarding leadership experience (e.g. Head of Safeguarding or national role)
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding requirements for adults and children
• Leadership/management qualification
• Proven influence at a strategic or national level
• Strong experience in safeguarding quality assurance, governance and improvement
• Evidence of continuous professional development in safeguarding

Working Arrangements

• Primarily remote – can be based anywhere in the UK
• Ad‑hoc travel across services and business units as required
• Quarterly travel to London for senior leadership and governance meetings

Benefits

• Band 8c AfC salary range £79,504 – £91,609 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms
• Access to My Reward Hub discounts and benefits
• Advance wage access to manage emergency expenses
• Wellbeing support, including mental and physical health resources and career coaching
• Access to e‑learning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development programmes
• Inclusive, supportive culture committed to high clinical and quality standards

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people.