Aspiro Healthcare is looking for an experienced and passionate Safeguarding & Care Coordinator Lead to take the lead in managing and improving safeguarding processes across five GP practices in Derby. This is a critical leadership role for someone who can balance empathy with efficiency, and who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.
Working closely with GPs, Clinical Safeguarding Leads, and external partners, you'll ensure our safeguarding practice is compliant, proactive, and patient-centred. You'll oversee a range of safeguarding cases; children, adults at risk, and domestic abuse survivors, and lead improvements in policy, practice, and training to ensure the safety and well-being of all our patients.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate all safeguarding activity across Aspiro's Derby practices.
Manage safeguarding team workload and provide day-to-day oversight of referrals, alerts, and ongoing cases.
Ensure systems (e.g. SystmOne) are up to date with safeguarding alerts, flags and codes.
Organise and minute safeguarding meetings and multi-disciplinary reviews.
Produce regular reports and performance dashboards for governance purposes.
Act as a liaison between Aspiro and key external agencies including social care, ICS, LSCP, and secondary care.
Provide safeguarding induction and refresher training to staff.
Maintain compliance with GDPR, safeguarding law, and Derbyshire ICS protocols.
Support inspection readiness and continuous quality improvement in safeguarding.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong safeguarding knowledge with outstanding organisational skills and the ability to build trust with both patients and professionals.
Essential:
Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in health or social care administration.
At least 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting, with significant safeguarding involvement.
Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation (Children Act, Care Act, etc.).
Excellent communication skills with experience in multi-agency work.
Proficient with SystmOne, Microsoft Office and secure data handling.
Able to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
Experience minuting complex safeguarding or case review meetings.
Desirable:
Previous safeguarding lead or coordinator experience in a GP or PCN setting.
Knowledge of Derbyshire ICS safeguarding processes and LSCP protocols.
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Business Admin, or equivalent.
ECDL or equivalent IT qualification.
Full driving licence and willingness to travel across local sites.
What We Offer
A supportive, values-led team with a strong commitment to safeguarding excellence.
Flexible working to support work-life balance.
Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement.
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement.
NHS Pension (optional).
Why join Aspiro Healthcare?
We are a collaborative, innovative organisation committed to high-quality patient care and professional development. You'll be part of a values-led team, supported to grow your leadership skills and shape the future of community healthcare in Derby.
Apply now to join the team and play a pivotal role in keeping our communities safe.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From 30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay
Store discount
Transport links
Schedule:
Day shift
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/07/2025
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