Specialist Safeguarding Manager

at  Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Inclusion Services

Are you ready to make a significant impact in safeguarding the lives of vulnerable individuals? We are seeking a Specialist Safeguarding Manager to join One Recovery Bucks, operating across Buckinghamshire.
This Band 6 role involves leading the operational management of safeguarding practices in drug and alcohol services while promoting integration with local social care systems.
As the central point of contact for safeguarding concerns, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening pathways and ensuring robust, evidence-based practices that align with local and national policies.

AS A SPECIALIST SAFEGUARDING MANAGER, YOU WILL:

Act as the safeguarding lead within Buckinghamshire’s drug and alcohol services, representing One Recovery Bucks in multi-agency safeguarding settings such as the MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub).
Provide specialist advice on substance use concerns and interventions for safeguarding referrals.
Oversee operational development and management of the Family Service, including line managing Family Workers.
Strengthen referral pathways and collaborate with statutory and voluntary agencies to promote integrated care.
Ensure staff training, performance management, and adherence to safeguarding legislation and best practices.
Lead on domestic abuse cases within the service, supporting clients, coordinating risk management, and attending key operational meetings.
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.
We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.
We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.
Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. Here is a summary:
Provide operational oversight and specialist substance use knowledge in safeguarding inquiries and multi-agency meetings.
Promote evidence-based practices and ensure safeguarding is central to all service activities.
Collaborate with partner agencies to enhance care pathways for families and individuals affected by substance misuse.
Conduct training for staff, promote recovery-focused care, and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.
Manage safeguarding cases, contribute to audits, and monitor compliance with performance targets

Please refer the Job description for details