Head of service safeguarding Work, Jobs in Rochford, Eng (with Salaries)

Head of Service - Safeguarding
London Borough of Havering —Romford
- £77,550 - £87,084 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
3d
Regional Head of Supported Living Operations
Sanctuary Group —Basildon
- £71,155.30 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
7d
Head of Service for Corporate Parenting
London Borough of Havering —Romford
- £77,550 - £87,084 a year
- Full-time
9d
Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist
James' Place —St. Luke's
- £22,800 - £38,000 a year
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Case management
- Communication skills
4d
Deputy Head of Fundraising
Helen Rollason Cancer Charity —Chelmsford
- £16 - £22 an hour
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Customer service
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
Suicide Prevention Therapist
James' Place —St. Luke's
- £19,800 - £33,000 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
4d
Centre Coordinator
TCHC Group —Basildon
- £24,999 - £25,000 a year
- Travel
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Corporate Lead of Patient Safety and Compliance
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust —Maidstone
- £79,504 - £91,609 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
3d
Reablement Care Assistant
Ashley Care —Southend-on-Sea
- £13.25 - £13.70 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
7d
Service Manager Principal Family Therapist
London Borough of Havering —Romford
- £66,378 - £73,602 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- IT
- Leadership
Care Assistant
Ashley Care —Southend-on-Sea
- £12.85 - £13.30 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Driving
- In-person
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
7d
Primary Care Research Centre Director
Anglia Ruskin University —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
Centre Coordinator & DDSL
TCHC Group —Strood
- £27,999 - £28,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Responder Care Assistant
Ashley Care —Southend-on-Sea
- £13.25 - £13.70 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
7d
Transition Manager
Harley House Supported Living - Great Bentley —Great Bentley
- £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Time management
Quick apply
14d
Care Assistant
Anglian Care —Benfleet
- £13.40 - £14.15 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
7d
Behaviour Support Coordinator
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust —Chatham
- £25,791 - £34,482 a year
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
3d
Quality and Compliance Assistant
Harley House Supported Living - Great Bentley —Great Bentley
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
Quick apply
9d
Head of Hospitality
Chelmsford Manor Care Home —Chelmsford
- £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Restaurant experience
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Curriculum Administrator Team Leader
MidKent College —Gillingham
- £28,625 - £33,063 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Head of Service - Safeguarding

London Borough of Havering -
Romford

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Job details

Full-time
£77,550 - £87,084 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Performance management
Quality assurance
Presentation skills
Continuous improvement
Social Work England
Communication skills

Full job description

Grade 12 – £77,550 - £87,084pa (plus £10k Market Supplement) Head of Service – Safeguarding

About the Job

Our People Directorate vision is “Supporting our residents to stay safe and well.” Within Starting Well, we are committed to ensuring every child grows up safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential. We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership team as Head of Service – Safeguarding, leading our safeguarding service and driving continued improvement in outcomes for children and families across Havering.

About the Job

Our People Directorate vision is “ Supporting our residents to stay safe and well.” Within Starting Well, we are committed to ensuring every child grows up safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential. We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership team as Head of Service – Safeguarding, leading our safeguarding service and driving continued improvement in outcomes for children and families across Havering.

This is a pivotal strategic leadership role with responsibility for ensuring high-quality safeguarding services for children who require support, protection and intervention. Reporting into the Assistant Director and leading Service Managers, Team Managers and safeguarding teams, you will provide visible leadership across the service, ensuring children receive timely, effective and relationship-based interventions that improve safety, stability and long-term outcomes.

As Head of Service, you will:

Provide strategic and operational leadership across safeguarding services, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, legislation, guidance and best practice.
Lead a culture of high-quality, child-centred safeguarding practice that focuses on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
Drive service improvement through effective quality assurance, performance management, audit activity and learning from reviews and inspections.
Lead and support Service Managers and Team Managers to deliver excellent practice, strong supervision and effective workforce development.
Work collaboratively with partners across health, education, police, voluntary sector organisations and safeguarding partnerships to ensure children receive coordinated support.
Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding performance, risk management, governance, commissioning and service development.
Lead transformational change programmes and contribute to wider Starting Well priorities, helping shape the future of children's services in Havering.

This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic safeguarding practice across the borough and play a key role in Havering's continued improvement journey. You will join an ambitious and supportive leadership team committed to excellence, innovation and achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.

About You

You will be an accomplished and inspiring senior leader with substantial experience within statutory children's services and a strong track record of delivering excellent safeguarding outcomes. You will combine strategic vision with operational leadership and possess the credibility to influence practice, partnerships and organisational improvement.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent professional qualification).
Current registration with Social Work England.
Significant senior leadership experience within Children's Services, including safeguarding services and service improvement.
Extensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, Working Together principles and the legal framework governing children's services.
Proven experience of leading large operational services, managing managers, developing high-performing teams and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of quality assurance, performance management, inspection frameworks and service improvement methodologies.
Experience of working effectively within complex multi-agency environments, building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Demonstrable experience of strategic planning, resource management and budget accountability.
Ability to analyse complex safeguarding issues, manage risk effectively and make sound decisions under pressure.

What Matters Most

Most importantly, you will bring a genuine commitment to children and young people, a passion for improving outcomes and a belief that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish.

You will be ambitious and committed to supporting staff to do their best work and motivated by the opportunity to help Havering continue its improvement journey with pace, integrity and ambition.

If you are an inspiring leader who wants to make a real difference for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Please view Job Profile here

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact [email protected]

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2/8/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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head of service safeguarding jobs in rochford, eng

Head of Service - Safeguarding

Regional Head of Supported Living Operations

Head of Service for Corporate Parenting

Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist

Deputy Head of Fundraising

Suicide Prevention Therapist

Centre Coordinator

Corporate Lead of Patient Safety and Compliance

Reablement Care Assistant

Service Manager Principal Family Therapist

Care Assistant

Primary Care Research Centre Director

Centre Coordinator & DDSL

Responder Care Assistant

Transition Manager

Care Assistant

Behaviour Support Coordinator

Quality and Compliance Assistant

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