Job Description

We are seeking an experienced

RN

to become our

Safeguarding & Governance Lead

. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, oversee holistic care-planning and drive our clinical-governance framework, helping us maintain an exceptional reputation across domiciliary and supported-living services. Flexible hybrid working, strong professional-development support and the chance to make a tangible impact await the right candidate.

Purpose

To be the responsible person for safeguarding, care-planning and clinical governance, ensuring regulatory compliance (CQC & local-authority standards), protecting the organisation's reputation and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Core Responsibilities

Safeguarding

Lead and oversee all safeguarding processes, ensuring timely reporting, investigation and resolution in line with LA and CQC requirements. Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), providing expert advice and staff support.

Care Planning & Clinical Governance

Contribute to person-centred, outcome-focused care planning; support Trusted Assessors to keep care and support holistic, enabling and compliant Develop and implement the clinical-governance framework - audits, quality assurance, incident management and risk assessment - working with the external governance partner.

Mentorship & Training

Provide ongoing mentorship and supervision on safeguarding, clinical best practice and policy updates.

Regulation & Liaison

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, support regulatory inspections, contribute to action plans and collaborate with management, local authorities, professionals and regulators.

Person Specification

Essential

Extensive experience in safeguarding and clinical governance within a healthcare or social care setting. Pro-active, highly organised and able to work independently across office, home and community settings Enhanced DBS and full UK driving licence Experience in mentorship Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Desirable

Proven record of investigating and closing safeguarding cases within statutory timescales Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills (audit/data dashboards)
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dagenham RM10 7UB

Application deadline: 18/07/2025