Safeguarding & Therapeutic Lead

Description & Requirements

We have a fantastic part time opportunity for you to join us as a Safeguarding & Therapeutic Lead supporting one of our charities, CALM.

Shifts will be 16:30 - 00:30 working 5/7 shifts per week Monday-Sunday.

Working hours could change so you need to be flexible.

The role is also home based.

The hours are 30 per week.

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

As a CALM Safeguarding & Therapeutic Lead you will ensure that the helpline operates in compliance with safeguarding legislation and best practices.

You will ensure the emotional wellbeing for helpline staff and managers.

This role will ensure safeguarding practice is robust, consistent, and effectively implemented to protect individuals in mental health crisis.

You will also be responsible for implementing staff emotional wellbeing strategies to ensure the workforce remain resilient.

More about what you will do

• Provide support, advice and debrief to staff on safeguarding and emotional wellbeing, promoting a culture of vigilance and responsibility.

• Lead on all safeguarding matters, ensuring the helpline's policies and procedures are up-to-date and effectively implemented.

• Act as the main point of contact for safeguarding issues, liaising with external agencies, including emergency services.

• Identifying trends and risks including mitigation strategies and liaising with line managers.

• Develop and deliver safeguarding training for staff and ensuring they are equipped to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.

• Have experience in managing vicarious trauma and the impact on employees.

• Monitor safeguarding practices and produce regular reports for management and customers.

Supporting with client presentations and updates (QBR's /EOY's).

• Work alongside Quality Assurance and training team to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications & Experience



* Therapeutic qualification (counselling, psychotherapist, psychologist)


* Evidence of knowledge in safeguarding (e.g., Level 3 Safeguarding)


* Significant experience in a safeguarding role within mental health, preferably within a helpline or similar setting


* Experience of coaching and developing staff


* Experience of delivering session support and managing safeguarding concerns


* Experience of and ability to produce detailed reports including statistical analysis


* Experience using data to influence and drive change


* Willingness to work flexibly at short notice including weekends and evenings


* Ability to build strong relationsh...