Job Description

About Us

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.


We're now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.


If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.

About the Role

In this key role, you'll be the Wellbeing & Safeguarding expert for PDSA who will lead the development and implementation of wellbeing and safeguarding initiatives, provide expert advice and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This role is for 12 months to cover maternity leave.


You will work independently to advise and support colleagues on safeguarding concerns and investigations, leading a continuous cycle of monitoring, auditing, and governance in line with our safeguarding strategy, while providing clear oversight to the executive leadership team.


What we're looking for:

Expertise in wellbeing and safeguarding Experience developing policies and culture in these areas Strong understanding of risk assessment and compliance Delivering coaching and training sessions Developing and implementing policies, procedures and guidance Effective reporting including compliance, statutory and audit

Why Join Us?

At PDSA, we care for both pets and people. As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment, along with a range of great benefits designed to make you feel valued:

Remote and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year. An additional Wellbeing Day, so you can recharge whenever you need it. Generous pension schemes, starting at 5% contributions and increasing up to 10%. Life Assurance policy (4x annual salary) to give you peace of mind. Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 for confidential support. * Retail and Holiday Discounts via our fetch platform, giving you access to a wide range of deals.