Head of Safeguarding

Come and join one of the UKslargest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people -no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Safeguarding to join Active Care Group. This position is full time, working remotelywith travel across the UK to residential services and offices.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Head of Safeguarding is responsible for leading and managing ACGs safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals. This role will oversee safeguarding across the organisation and act as the primary point of contact for safeguarding issues.The role will support operations to deliver services that are in line and compliant with all national safeguarding guidance, regulatory and local care requirements and standards, including those set by national regulators across England, Wales and Scotland.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

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:

• Birthday off
• Join theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward Appgiving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline & Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• ANest Personal Pensionaccount
• Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1000by 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

Person Specification Qualifications

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.