Locum Adult Safeguarding Head of Service

Hull, East Yorkshire

Location
Hull, East Yorkshire
Employment Type
Locum
Band
Qualified & Experienced
Work Pattern (FT/PT)
Full time
Required Certifications
SWE
Date posted
5 days ago
  • Lead and oversee the delivery of safeguarding services within children’s or adults’ social care, ensuring high-quality, timely, and effective protection for vulnerable individuals across the locality.

  • Provide strategic leadership in line with statutory frameworks (e.g., Children Act 1989, Care Act 2014), embedding best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement across teams.

  • Manage and develop multi-disciplinary safeguarding teams, fostering a culture of professional excellence, accountability, and collaborative practice.

  • Work closely with senior leaders, elected members, partner agencies, and external regulators to influence policy, drive safeguarding standards, and ensure compliance.

  • Oversee complex casework, quality assurance, and performance management systems to maintain service quality, risk management, and safeguarding outcomes.

  • Champion workforce development, staff wellbeing, and inclusion, providing clear vision and direction to motivate and retain a skilled safeguarding workforce.

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