Full job descriptionThis role is responsible for managing complex safeguarding casework, conducting risk assessments, and delivering expert advisory services to ensure full compliance with national safety standards and legislation.
Client Details
Our client is a prominent organisation dedicated to serving and supporting a vibrant, diverse community across 18 boroughs north of the Thames in London
Description
*Casework Management: Respond promptly to safeguarding allegations and concerns, managing comprehensive risk assessment and risk management plans to establish clear safety boundaries.
*Expert Advisory: Act as the central point of contact to provide legally sound, professional safeguarding advice to community leaders and organizational staff.
*Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise extensively with statutory authorities, representing the organization at strategy meetings, case conferences, and multi-agency risk panels (such as MAPPA and MARAC).
*Strategic & Project Support: Lead proactive safeguarding initiatives, policy reviews, and targeted projects across your designated area to drive best practices and operational compliance.
*Training Delivery: Design and deliver comprehensive induction packages and bespoke training modules to equip local representatives with critical safeguarding skills.
Profile
*Qualified Professional: Holds a recognized qualification in Social Work or a related profession, or possesses equivalent extensive practitioner experience in child or adult safeguarding.
*Proven Experience: Demonstrates a track record of managing safeguarding allegations against people in positions of trust, alongside experience working directly with both victims/survivors and perpetrators of abuse.
*Risk Framework Knowledge: Possesses strong practical knowledge of risk management frameworks, including familiarity with processes such as MAPPA, MARAC, and PREVENT.
*Excellent Communicator: Exhibits exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce meticulous, legally compliant records and reports.
*Values-Driven & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong time-management skills, showing deep cultural sensitivity and sympathy toward the overarching aims of a community-focused, faith-based organization.
Job Offer


*Opportunity to contribute to a respected organisation in London.
*Supportive and collaborative working environment.
*Professional development opportunities in safeguarding and policy areas.
*Generous annual leave entitlement.
If you are passionate about safeguarding and wish to make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to apply today.