Head of Safeguarding | Specialist Mental Health & Neurodevelopmental Care
Provide safeguarding leadership across services supporting people with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs.
The short version
A permanent Head of Safeguarding role paying £75,000 to £95,000 per annum. Based in England with hybrid or remote working and travel, the role leads policy, assurance, complex escalation, training and case learning across specialist services. Hours are to be confirmed.
- Pay
- £75,000 to £95,000 per annum
- Location
- England, hybrid or remote with travel
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Hybrid or remote
- Hours
- Hours to be confirmed
- Start
- To be agreed
Partner opportunity
The hiring organisation is intentionally confidential at this stage. Clarity Clinic lists this opportunity, receives your application and introduces suitable candidates. Clarity is not the employer. The hiring organisation confirms the terms and next steps directly, and we cannot guarantee a reply.
Why this role exists
Specialist services need one clear safeguarding framework across remote and face-to-face care. This role makes responsibilities, escalation and learning consistent while strengthening multi-agency working.
Services and teams
You will advise clinical teams and senior leaders supporting people with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs. The employer is intentionally confidential; Clarity is not the employer.
Governance priorities
- Strengthen safeguarding policy and assurance
- Support appropriate escalation of complex concerns
- Improve referral routes and multi-agency working
- Turn case learning into training and service improvement
What the work involves
- Lead safeguarding policies, assurance and improvement
- Advise teams on complex concerns and escalation
- Strengthen referral routes and multi-agency working
- Oversee training, supervision and case learning
- Report safeguarding themes and risks to senior leadership
What we ask for
- A relevant professional qualification and current registration
- Substantial safeguarding leadership experience
- Knowledge of the populations served
- Relevant experience in mental health, neurodevelopmental or community healthcare
What you get
- £75,000 to £95,000 per annum
- Permanent contract
- England, hybrid or remote with travel
What this pays, and why
£75,000 to £95,000 per annum. Permanent hours have not been specified.
How applying through Clarity works
- You apply here, on this page. Your details go to Clarity Clinic, not to an agency screening list.
- Clarity reads your application against what this opportunity actually asks for, and comes back to you either way.
- Where it fits, Clarity introduces you to the recruiting organisation for this role.
- The recruiting organisation confirms the next steps, the terms and any start date with you directly.
Questions candidates ask about this role
What does this role pay?
£75,000 to £95,000 per annum. The role is permanent; hours are to be confirmed.
Where is the role based and what is the working pattern?
England, hybrid or remote with travel.
Does this role cover remote care?
Yes. The remit includes clear safeguarding arrangements for both face-to-face and remote care.
Is professional registration required?
Yes. A relevant professional qualification and registration are required for this permanent role.
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