PSW Safeguarding Head of Service

Posted 12/05/2026 by Belmont Recruitment

Location:
Redbridge, Greater London
Salary/Rate:
£380 - £400/day Monday to Friday

🚨 PSW Safeguarding Head of Service – Redbridge Council 🚨
📍 Ilford, London (IG1 1NN)
💰 £400 Per Day
🕒 35 Hours Per Week | Monday – Friday
📅 4 Month Contract

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior Adult Social Care professional to join Redbridge Council as a PSW Safeguarding Head of Service.

This is a key leadership role providing strategic oversight, professional leadership, and safeguarding expertise across Adult Social Care services.

We are looking for a strong leader with extensive safeguarding experience who can support frontline practitioners, lead on complex risk management, and drive high-quality, person-centred practice across the service.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead on safeguarding practice, governance, quality assurance, and professional standards
• Deliver the Principal Social Worker remit across Adult Social Care
• Provide leadership and supervision support to frontline teams
• Drive improvement in practice, decision-making, and safeguarding outcomes
• Lead on Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs), Community MARAC, Self-Neglect & Hoarding protocols
• Represent the Council at regional and national safeguarding forums and boards
• Promote reflective supervision, workforce development, and practice improvement
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, Care Act duties, and safeguarding frameworks

Requirements:
✔ Qualified Social Worker
✔ Social Work England registration
✔ Extensive Adult Safeguarding experience within Local Authority settings
✔ Previous management or strategic leadership experience
✔ Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, governance, and quality assurance frameworks
✔ Experience leading multi-agency partnerships and safeguarding initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safeguarding leader looking to make a real impact within a forward-thinking London Borough.

📩 Apply now with your updated CV for immediate consideration.

Type:
Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary
Start Date:
Immediate
Contract Length:
On-Going
Job Reference:
PSW Safeguarding Head of Service
Job ID:
225095592

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