Overview
WithYou has an exciting opportunity in our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service for a Safeguarding Manager to contribute to the development of a fully integrated safeguarding culture. We’re looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker, with exceptional leadership skills and expertise within safeguarding - if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear more.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
Please note that you must have current Social Worker England registration to be considered for this position.
The closing date for applications is 15th October 2025. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.
Responsibilities
* Reporting into the Head of Service Delivery, the Safeguarding Manager will be responsible for ensuring robust compliance within the service, including with external regulatory bodies and will work closely with colleagues in the Operations Leadership Team, sharing effective practice as required.
* You will be responsible for raising the standards of safeguarding practice we provide to our service users to ensure that they are safe, effective, and responsive to client needs and will work alongside colleagues to improve outcomes.
* You will be accountable for ensuring that safeguarding is always a priority and will be the subject matter expert within the service, providing them with support to deliver high-quality services.
* This is a truly hands on role, making a tangible difference to our services and those who access them.
* This position is full time and fixed term until 31/03/2026. The salary for this role is £34,000 - £44,290 per annum (dependant on experience).
Requirements / Qualifications
* Be a Fully Qualified Social Worker (BASW, DipSW, CQSW, CSS), and registered with Social Work England
* Be able to demonstrate experience of working across complex health, social care or criminal justice landscapes, and have experience working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
* Be able to demonstrate experience of providing leadership in safeguarding services
* Have experience of managing and leading drug and alcohol, mental health or similar services
* Be able to demonstrate a proven track record of provision of supervision to registered Social Workers
* The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Company Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you savings on high-street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources
* Refer a Friend scheme – £500 bonus for successful referrals, subject to probation requirements
Creating an Inclusive Environment
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We welcome contributions from underrepresented communities and backgrounds, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans who meet essential criteria. We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability who meet essential criteria. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that may affect your performance during any part of the selection process, we’ll make reasonable adjustments.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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