Safeguarding & Development Lead
Salary: £55,000 £65,000 per annum
Location: Kent (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Permanent Full Time
Join Our Leadership Team
We are an established, values-driven and ambitious Ofsted-regulated children's residential care provider committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an exceptional Safeguarding & Development Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Strategic Leadership Director / Group CEO, this strategic role will lead safeguarding practice across the organisation, strengthening governance, professional development and organisational learning.
Working alongside an experienced Executive Leadership Team, you will provide expert safeguarding leadership, support operational managers and help shape a culture where children remain at the heart of every decision.
Why Join Us?
The Role
This is a strategic leadership position responsible for providing safeguarding oversight, governance and assurance across the organisation.
Working closely with senior leaders, Registered Managers, Responsible Individuals, HR and Learning & Development, you will strengthen safeguarding culture, improve practice, lead organisational learning and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You'll bring significant safeguarding leadership experience within children's services or another regulated safeguarding environment and be confident advising senior leaders on complex safeguarding matters.
You will have excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation, governance, quality assurance and multi-agency working, together with the credibility to influence practice across a growing organisation.
Experience within children's residential care and Ofsted-regulated services would be advantageous.
Qualifications
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
