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Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and strives to become an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleague's lived experiences.

Locala recognises the value that inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities.

If you are CARING and AMBITIOUS – then join Locala and BE PART OF IT.

Welcome to Locala Health and Wellbeing – proud to provide NHS community healthcare services across Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford. We help people have better lives – and you can too.

“Join us” and you will get:

• Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Agenda for Change pay scales and holiday allowances – We are committed to the AfC scales for all colleagues and acknowledge all existing NHS length of service.
• Development opportunities – We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
• A say in how things are done – We are a membership-based, colleague-owned organisation. Join us and you immediately become a member with opportunities to be involved and have your say.

Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated “Good” NHS healthcare services, as well as having a “positive social impact in local communities.”

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individual to join a progressive diverse team in an organisation with ambition to deliver high quality care. This is a permanent position offering the post holder an opportunity to be the Head of Safeguarding for Locala Health and Wellbeing and will work within the Quality Directorate, reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Nursing, Allied Health Professional and Professional Practice.

The primary purpose of this role is to be an organisational wide strategic lead on behalf of the Chief Nurse, Director of Quality and Professional Practice to ensure that the organisation meets its obligations under the Children Act 2004, Mental Capacity Act, 2005 and Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation and guidance in order to ensure that Locala provides safe, effective and well led services, in line with our values and safeguarding people at risk.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of working within the safeguarding arena and will be able to demonstrate an extensive understanding of the statutory requirements for safeguarding and be committed to protecting the most vulnerable and at-risk members of society.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of care and patient experience, and have the ability to lead improvement and innovation. You will have experience of leading and developing highly effective teams in a multi-faceted environment.

The post holder will also demonstrate the ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the health, voluntary and social care sectors.

If you have the skills, experience and ambition for this exciting role, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description and Personal Specification

If you have got any query in relation to this role, please contact Zoe Bailey on [email protected]