Quality and Safeguarding Lead

• Be required to improve quality which will include creating and undertaking regular, cyclical audits of all aspects of service delivery and governance, with a focus on safeguarding.
• Identify areas of good practice and areas that need improving and formulate robust action plans.
• Implement these plans with all relevant staff, including leaders and front-line staff and will set up evaluation mechanisms to understand ‘what works’; impact of action plans in improving practice.
• Act as the services Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure that the effective identification, assessment and management of risk and compliance with relevant legislation and policy and procedures are upheld across both services.
• Provide coroner and CQC reports on behalf of the service when requested
• Support the analysis of service user feedback, complaints, and compliments, identifying themes, and developing/implementing service improvements in line with this

About you:

• Experience of working in Social Care and the Drug and Alcohol field
• Knowledge and understanding of the recovery ethos
• Excellent organisational skills including time/energy management and the ability to prioritise both dynamically and longer-term
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding of both adults and children
• Experience of conducting audits and reviews to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development
• The ability to analyse data, to prioritise problem/improvement areas and to define next steps, taking the team with you
• Experience of training groups with differing needs using a range of styles such as coaching and interactive workshops

What We Offer:

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years.
• A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
• A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A warm and supportive team environment.
• Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live?

Apply Today! If you're ready to elevate your career and in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we work with.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

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Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.