Safeguarding Consultant

Job description

Remote, UK | Regular UK travel and occasional overnight stays required

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

From Salary: £50k plus car allowance

Closing Date: 27th July 2026 or sooner if right candidate is hired - all applicants need to attach a full and relevant CV to be considered.

Are you an experienced safeguarding professional passionate about creating safer environments and driving positive change?

We're looking for a Safeguarding Consultant to join our team and play a key role in conducting robust safeguarding investigations, supporting operational teams, and embedding a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex safeguarding investigations.
• Provide expert safeguarding advice and support to managers and DSLs.
• Liaise with external agencies including Police, LADO, and Local Authorities.
• Deliver safeguarding training, webinars, and learning initiatives.
• Conduct safeguarding audits and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse safeguarding, quality, and regulatory data to support decision-making.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
• Promote organisational learning and best practice across the business.

About You

• Relevant Education and qualifications for this opportunity
• Background in safeguarding, social work, policing, education, care, or a related field.
• Extensive safeguarding experience with strong knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience conducting safeguarding investigations.
• Strong decision-making, influencing, and communication skills.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and external agencies.
• Experience delivering training and coaching others is desirable.

What We're Looking For

✔ Strong safeguarding expertise

✔ Excellent investigative and analytical skills

✔ Ability to influence and drive positive change

✔ Collaborative, resilient, and solution-focused approach

✔ Passion for keeping people safe

An Enhanced DBS is required for this opportunity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-07-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English