Safeguarding Officer

Overview

We re seeking an empathetic, proactive Safeguarding officer who is able to conduct meetings and make decisions based on their knowledge and circumstances surrounding a vulnerable individual. You need to work as an individual although you will be part of a Team of Safeguarding Officers. You ll be the frontline link between vulnerable individuals and the services that protect and empower them—delivering high-impact welfare checks, safeguarding interventions and working as part of a multi-agency co-ordination.

This is more than a job; it s a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals while growing your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

• Manage a caseload of individuals in your assigned area
• Conduct daily welfare and safeguarding visits (approx. 15-20 households/day) or be based in a housing block
• Liaise with external bodies including local authorities, healthcare providers, and housing teams
• Make referrals where necessary to ensure safety and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records and escalate concerns appropriately
• Work with interpreters where language support is required

• Company car provided and petrol card provided
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Flexible scheduling: choose your own 5 consecutive workdays
• 42.5 hours/week between 8am-9pm
• Training provided to support your success

• Extensive experience in welfare, safeguarding, housing, or support work
• Full UK driving licence
• Full-time availability
• Strong communication skills and an empathetic approach
• Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload