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SalarySafeguarding Development Adviser
Location: UK Flexible
Salary: £39,571 per annum based on 35 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term
Could you help expand our safeguarding framework and culture to staff and volunteers across the UK and abroad? Are you confident in responding and addressing adult and child safeguarding concerns? Can you provide assurance that safeguarding concerns are being dealt with appropriately at all levels?
We are recruiting a Safeguarding Development Adviserto work as a key part of our Safeguarding Team to further enhance and aid the wider organisation.
Location: UK Flexible
Salary: £39,571 per annum based on 35 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term
Could you help expand our safeguarding framework and culture to staff and volunteers across the UK and abroad? Are you confident in responding and addressing adult and child safeguarding concerns? Can you provide assurance that safeguarding concerns are being dealt with appropriately at all levels?
We are recruiting a Safeguarding Development Adviserto work as a key part of our Safeguarding Team to further enhance and aid the wider organisation.
A day in the life of a Safeguarding Development Adviser will involve:
- Your main focus will be in shaping and developing strategic, targeted interventions to address gaps in the organisation’s ability to keep people safe, in the UK and abroad.
- You will have an in-depth knowledge of child, adult or international safeguarding and an understanding of the operational needs and requirements of the British Red Cross.
- Taking a strategically proactive and reactive approach to policy, procedure, guidance, training and other framework development: responding to changes in legislation, guidance and external events, and proactively identifying gaps and risks to improve and enhance effective safeguarding practice.
- Working with the Standards Manager and services to develop and drive adoption of safeguarding policies and procedures across the organisation with a trauma-informed lens.
To be a successful Safeguarding Development Adviser, You’ll need:
- We are looking for someone who is able to advocate a strategic approach, including monitoring trends, analysing gaps in provision and creating appropriate responses (including training materials and guidance), whilst developing and fostering a safeguarding culture through interactions across the organisation.
- It would be advantageous if you have previously operated within a similar role in a third sector or healthcare setting, although it is not essential.
In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
