Safeguarding Partnership Adults Lead

2-3 months contract with a local authority

 Rate: £450/day Umbrella negotiable

Summary

• This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly contribute to the Safeguarding Adults Board and the broader safeguarding partnership during a pivotal phase of strategic growth. Collaborating closely with the newly appointed Independent Chair and various multi-agency partners, you will provide expert guidance, leadership, and support to uphold exemplary safeguarding practices across the partnership.
  

Responsibilities

• Offer expert safeguarding advice and guidance to statutory and partner agencies.
  
• Support the implementation of the Safeguarding Partnership's strategic priorities and objectives.
  
• Lead and coordinate Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs), ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into practice.
  
• Oversee the business and governance functions of the Safeguarding Adults Board and its sub-groups.
  
• Develop and deliver multi-agency safeguarding training, learning events, and communication programs.
  
• Conduct annual multi-agency learning needs analyses to inform training and workforce development.
  
• Lead quality assurance activities, including audits, performance monitoring, and data analysis.
  

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in adult safeguarding services.
  
• Proven experience in advising, supporting, and challenging professionals on safeguarding issues.
  
• Experience in leading or contributing to Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) or similar statutory reviews.
  
• Experience in delivering safeguarding training and workforce development programs.
  
• Demonstrated success in multi-agency partnership collaboration.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Degree, postgraduate qualification, or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field such as:
  • Social Work
    
  • Health
    
  • Police
    
  • Probation
    
  • Education
    
  • Community Safety
    
• Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years' substantial experience in a relevant safeguarding-related field.
  
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in safeguarding.
  

Additional Information

• Contract Duration: 2 months with a local authority
  
• Rate: £450/day Umbrella, negotiable
  
• Working Hours: 7 hours per day
  
• Location: 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EJ, United Kingdom
  
• Work Pattern: 2 days remote, 3 days in the office, negotiable weekly
  
• Enhanced DBS required
  
• Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly
  
• Application Deadline: 28th August 2026, apply ASAP.