Safeguarding LeadNHS

Job summary

Reporting to the Executive Nurse, you will lead the development and delivery of safeguarding systems, policies and practices across Rainbows. Acting as the organisation's safeguarding expert, you'll provide advice, education and support to staff, volunteers and leaders while ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation, Health and Social Care requirements and CQC standards.

You'll play a key role in embedding a culture of vigilance, professional curiosity and continuous improvement, ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

This is a pivotal role where you'll be the organisation's expert on safeguarding children, young people and adults, providing strategic direction, professional advice and assurance across all areas of the hospice.

Job description

Location: Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough and across the East Midlands

Salary: £29,343 pro-rated (£48,905 FTE)

Hours: 22.5 (3 days out of 5)

You will:

• Lead safeguarding strategy, policy development and compliance across the organisation.
• Act as Rainbows' Safeguarding Lead and subject matter expert for safeguarding children, young people and adults.
• Provide expert support and guidance on complex safeguarding concerns and referrals.
• Deliver safeguarding supervision, training and workforce development programmes.
• Lead organisational compliance with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and PREVENT responsibilities.
• Produce safeguarding audits, reports and assurance documentation for senior leadership, governance committees and trustees.
• Represent Rainbows within safeguarding partnerships, multi-agency forums and professional networks.
• Drive learning, quality improvement and best practice arising from audits, incidents and reviews.

Why Join Rainbows?

At Rainbows, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of children and families across the East Midlands. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to shape and influence safeguarding practice across the organisation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about safeguarding, committed to excellence and believe every child, young person and vulnerable person deserves protection and advocacy, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please get in touch with Julie Taylor, Executive Nurse Director of Care at [email protected]

Join Rainbows and help us create a safe, supportive environment where every family can make the most of every moment together.

This role is subject to a Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

About us

At Rainbows Hospice, we support babies, children and young people with serious and terminal illnesses, helping them and their families make the most of every moment together.