Senior Leader, Adult Safeguarding & Systemwide Protection

You Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Adult Safeguarding to provide strategic leadership and expertise across safeguarding for adults. The ideal candidate will direct safeguarding policy, drive quality assurance, and lead change initiatives. This role demands extensive experience in adult social care, knowledge of safeguarding legislation, and strong leadership skills. As a hybrid position, it offers strategic influence and the chance to shape outcomes at a system level, fostering a collaborative culture focused on quality and innovation.

Benefits

Strategic influence

Leadership opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in safeguarding or adult social care.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practices.
• Strong experience in continuous improvement and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Act as organisational safeguarding lead expert ensuring compliance.
• Lead the safeguarding Quality Assurance Framework.
• Identify areas of weak practice and implement improvement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Data ethics

Risk management

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Adult Safeguarding to provide strategic leadership and expertise across safeguarding for adults. The ideal candidate will direct safeguarding policy, drive quality assurance, and lead change initiatives. This role demands extensive experience in adult social care, knowledge of safeguarding legislation, and strong leadership skills. As a hybrid position, it offers strategic influence and the chance to shape outcomes at a system level, fostering a collaborative culture focused on quality and innovation.