Job summary
1. We especially encourage applications from among professionals with background in adults safeguarding and from among social workers and allied health professionals, to diversify the skill mix in the team.
2. We aim to recruit applicants with background and significant experience in the field of mental health and learning disability field (MH/LD social worker / AHP / nurse).
3. We encourage applicants with strong background in operational line management, especially within the safeguarding teams / mental health / learning disability services in Local Authorities or managing safeguarding teams within other NHS trusts.

Please note - previous applicants need not apply

This role supports the Associate Director of Safeguarding and Legal Affairs in delivering high quality safeguarding assurance across the organisation, in line with local and national legislation and guidance.

Working across both child and adult safeguarding, the post holder will collaborate with internal and external partners to promote safe, effective practice. We welcome applicants who are developing their safeguarding expertise and will provide support to build skills and confidence in specialist areas.

The post holder will act as deputy to the Associate Director of Safeguarding and Legal Affairs when required, provide line management to the Named Professionals and overall operational management of both the Corporate Safeguarding Service and MASH function.

Main duties of the job
All details are included in the attached job description and personal specification. Should you have any queries reach out to the recruiter.

About us
As a trust we are committed to ensuring staffs wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services, staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the Vivup services, Car lease schemes and other benefits.

Details
Date posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 285-6291A-CORP
Job locations: Wolverhampton Civic Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SH

Job description
All details are included in the attached job description and personal specification. Should you have any queries reach out to the recruiter.

Person Specification
Essential

• Registration with Social Work England, HCPC or NMC
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience within the mental health services
• Recent (within last 2 years) experience of practice in adult mental health as mental health social worker / OT / nurse
• Extensive (minimum 3 years) experience of line management of team, including sickness management, performance management, etc., within mental health services
• Experience of leading service change and implementing management of change process.
• Experience of developing and managing quality improvement projects and utilising relevant QI methodology.
• Experience of effectively managing budgets and clear understanding of budget management and the delivery of high quality, value for money services.
• Experience of working within an integrated/ multi disciplinary service setting
• Experience of supporting and developing service user and carer involvement and co production.
• Excellent knowledge of legislation relating to safeguarding and relevant mental health legislation, and evidence of experience working with these.
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary safeguarding issues and practice across adults and children
• Excellent knowledge of legal and best practice framework related to sexual safety in the work place.
• Excellent knowledge of legal and best practice framework related to support for staff experiencing domestic abuse.
• Excellent knowledge of legal and best practice framework related to carers of patients in the context of mental health services.
• Project management skills
• Ability to prepare and present written briefings to senior leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively and build good relationships with multi-professional groups and multi-agencies
• Able to demonstrate a track record of applying strong analytical skills and laterally thinking to develop creative and innovative service solutions.
• Ability to apply findings from research evidence and best practice.
• Ability to deliver service outcomes to agreed standards by timely and accurate recording of performance data
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex issues, including conflict resolution
• Excellent presentation and communication skills - verbal and written
• Knowledge and experience of risk management processes
• Ability to translate strategy into operational practice to benefit patients and service users
• Ability to manage and direct service delivery initiatives and projects from within budget and set timescales.
• Able to demonstrate an ability to set standards for staff including clear expectations around timescales.
• Ability to acquire new skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to learning/continuous professional development for self and others
• Ability to motivate and empower staff to build an effective service and develop good relationships, trust, good morale and teamwork.
• Ability to attract, develop and retain a highly motivated and professional workforce and to deal swiftly and competently with any performance issues or unprofessional conduct.

Desirable

• Masters level qualification in safeguarding

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wolverhampton Civic Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SH
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Associate Director of Safeguarding & Legal Affairs, Jacek Borek, jacek.borek1@nhs.net, 07780726766