Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
04 Oct, 25
Salary
75000.0
Posted On
05 Jul, 25
Experience
2 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Leadership Skills, Service Improvement, Training, Legislation, Ciw, Scotland
Industry
Information Technology/IT
FULL-TIME PERMANENT - SALARY: £75,000
Reporting to: Director of Compliance, Regulation and Quality – Children’s
Protecting children. Shaping services. Leading with purpose and ensuring extraordinary days every day.
Throughout CareTech, safeguarding is not a process. It is a value that underpins every decision we make and every action we take. We are now looking for an experienced professional to join us as Children’s National Safeguarding Lead, a critical role that ensures the highest standards of safeguarding across our residential, fostering and education services.
This is a national leadership role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. If you are passionate about raising standards, driving change and improving outcomes, this could be the next step in your career.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a confident and knowledgeable safeguarding professional who can work both strategically and operationally. The ideal candidate will have:
You will be someone who leads with integrity, listens with empathy and acts with confidence.
As our National Safeguarding Lead, you will be the subject matter expert for safeguarding across our children’s services in England, Wales and Scotland. Working closely with senior operational, clinical and support colleagues, you will take ownership of our safeguarding strategy, practice and governance.
Your responsibilities will include:
This is a home-based role with frequent travel across the UK. Flexibility and autonomy are essential.