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Deputy Head of Safeguarding

Job in Newtown, Powys, SY16, Wales, UK
Listing for: National Health Service
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Healthcare Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic safeguarding professional to support the Head of Safeguarding, provide expert safeguarding advice, leadership and operational oversight for safeguarding and public protection across Powys Teaching Health Board.

Working closely with the Head of Safeguarding, you will ensure the Health Board meets its statutory safeguarding obligations in line with key legislation, including the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2016.Main duties of the job Develop, implement and evaluate safeguarding strategies, policies and frameworks across the Health Board Support the Head of Safeguarding to ensure alignment with Welsh Government priorities, legislation dn safeguarding procedures

Provide specialist expert advice to senior clinicians and managers on highly complex and sensitive safeguarding matters

Lead delegated safeguarding portfolios

Deputise for Head of Safeguarding Promote a culture where safeguarding is embedded within quality, safety and governance frameworks

Work with the Head of Safeguarding to contribute to organisational responses to safeguarding developments

About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details Date posted
04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8aSalary
58,379 to 65,723 a year

Per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
070-NMR
082-0926

Job locations

Ynys Y Plant children's centre

Plantation LaneNewtownSY
16 1LH
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Professional registration with NMCExtensive experience of working recently within the area of safeguarding adults and children and able to apply working knowledge of legislation

Leading organisational change in safeguarding practice including learning from reviews

Evidence of an ability to Resolve conflict/difficult situations

Desirable

Senior Leadership and Management qualification

Working knowledge of the processes involved in unexpected death in childhood

Panel member/chair or reviewer in a CPR/APR/DHR/SUSR

Knowledge

Essential Extensive knowledge of legislation relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children

Desirable

Contributing to the development of policies and guidance documents
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Professional registration with NMCExtensive experience of working recently within the area of safeguarding adults and children and able to apply working knowledge of legislation

Leading organisational change in safeguarding practice including learning from reviews

Evidence of an ability to Resolve conflict/difficult situations

Desirable

Senior Leadership and Management qualification

Working knowledge of the processes involved in…
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