Overview:
Our Vision - Quality and Safeguarding Lead Secondment Opportunity at Change Grow Live's Bi-Borough Alcohol Service
At Change Grow Live, we embody the belief that every action can create a positive impact in the lives of our Service Users. We operate with unwavering dedication, offering support and respect in a safe and inclusive environment, recognising the uniqueness of each individual. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we strive to fulfill our mission: to help people transform their lives, flourish as individuals, and embrace life to its fullest potential.
We have an opportunity for a Quality & Safeguarding Lead to join the Bi-Borough Alcohol Service as a secondment for seven months, supporting the Leadership Team in shaping and delivering a high quality and compliant service.
This role is both dynamic and impactful, focused on driving quality improvements across our service with a clear focus on safeguarding. You will be responsible for conducting regular audits, identifying best practices, implementing quality improvement plans, and evaluating their impact. You will also stay informed on the latest sector developments, including evidence-based practices and legislation change. You will also have responsibility for upholding robust safeguarding practices and work closely with safeguarding patners across the borough.
Location: Victoria, London
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term until the 31st of March 2027
Responsibilities:
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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.
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Identify areas of good practice and areas that need improving and formulate robust action plans.
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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.
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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.
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Provide coroner and CQC reports on behalf of the service when requested
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Support the analysis of service user feedback, complaints, and compliments, identifying themes, and developing/implementing service improvements in line with this
About you:
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Experience of working in Social Care and the Drug and Alcohol field
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Knowledge and understanding of the recovery ethos
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Excellent organisational skills including time/energy management and the ability to prioritise both dynamically and longer-term
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Excellent knowledge of safeguarding of both adults and children
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Experience of conducting audits and reviews to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development
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The ability to analyse data, to prioritise problem/improvement areas and to define next steps, taking the team with you
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Experience of training groups with differing needs using a range of styles such as coaching and interactive workshops
What We Offer:
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25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years.
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A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
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A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
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A warm and supportive team environment.
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Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
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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.
As we want to get to know you, not an AI tool. Please make sure your application is written in your own words and genuinely reflects your skills, experience and motivation for this role
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.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 31 to 33 (£36,101.10 - £38,114.53) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47) Interview Date: 20/8/2026 Closing Date: 13/8/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: andrulla garcia |
[email protected] | 07557 205711 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
