Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Designated Safeguarding Lead within our Walsall Team, dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This pivotal role will lead safeguarding practice across the service, ensuring that robust systems are in place to identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns effectively. Walsall’s safeguarding partnership services are committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support that keeps families together wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a central role in shaping a culture of vigilance, accountability, and continuous improvement, working closely with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for those at risk. Location: Walsall Service Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary Range: £35,220.59 - £37,184.91 Dependent on experience (Based on full time hours) *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. About the role: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the service, ensuring compliance with statutory safeguarding responsibilities Provide expert safeguarding advice and guidance to staff and partners Lead on safeguarding case management, including oversight of referrals, risk assessments, and safety planning Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups, and strategy meetings Deliver safeguarding training and reflective supervision to staff Promote a culture of safeguarding awareness and best practice across the service Liaise with local safeguarding partnerships, including Children’s Services, Police, and Health Maintain accurate and timely records in line with information governance standards Support continuous improvement in safeguarding practice through audit, learning reviews, and policy development Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all safeguarding work About you: Social Work qualified or substantial experience in safeguarding children and/or adults, ideally in a leadership or advisory role Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practice Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and support others Confident in multi-agency working and representing the organisation at external meetings Skilled in risk assessment, safety planning, and case management Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion Proficient in IT systems and record-keeping Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families Able to manage change successfully while prioritising the needs of service users Willing to seek out learning opportunities and support the development of others What we will give to you: 25 days holiday ( bank holidays), increasing with service Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, plus access to a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assistance Programme Contributory pension scheme Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more A friendly and supportive team environment Ongoing training, career development, and progression opportunities Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. CGL points 31 to 33 (£35,220.59 - £37,184.90) N/A - Outside London Weighting Area 3/11/2025 28/10/2025 Anne Brunozzi | Anne.Brunozzi@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.