Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for aHead of Quality and Safeguardingto join us!
We are recruiting a strategic and compassionate leader to take forward quality assurance, safeguarding governance, and professional standards across Adult SocialCare atthe Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. This important role is central to delivering our Social Care Futures vision and ensuring that our workforce is confident, skilled, and supported to deliver safe, person-centred, strengths-based care.
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £59,961 £65,471 per annum.
Main duties of the job
As Head of Quality and Safeguarding, you will report directly to the Deputy Director of Adult Social Care and work closely with thePrincipal Social Worker,Principal Occupational Therapist,and theService Team Managerfor theSafeguarding & DoLS Hub. You will:
- Lead quality assurance and safeguarding governance across all adult social care teams.
- Champion professional standards and reflective practice.
- Ensure statutory responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other legislation are met with integrity and compassion.
- Drive continuous improvement and embed a culture of learning, accountability, and co-production.
- Contribute to RBWMs strategic priorities: buildinginclusive, healthy communities, promotingprevention and choice, and deliveringcompassionate, high-quality services.
About us
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council a unitary authority takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community.
RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on usand we continue to rise to the challenge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Its a great time to join RBWM. We've started our transformation journeyLiving Well Togethera vision shaped by staff thats about helping residents live well and enabling our teams towork well togetherin a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. Were investing innew roles,new technology, and enhancedlearning and developmentto support our teams and improve outcomes.
Our latest staff survey shows:
- 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful
- 87% say their line manager demonstrates the councils values
But don't just take our word for it watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what its like to work here:
Adult social care careers | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Job description
Job responsibilities
Its a great time to join RBWM. We've started our transformation journeyLiving Well Togethera vision shaped by staff thats about helping residents live well and enabling our teams towork well togetherin a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. Were investing innew roles,new technology, and enhancedlearning and developmentto support our teams and improve outcomes.
Our latest staff survey shows:
- 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful
- 87% say their line manager demonstrates the councils values
But don't just take our word for it watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what its like to work here:
Adult social care careers | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Social Work Degree or equivalent. Registered with SWE.
Desirable
- Advanced professional qualifications e.g. Practice Educator, AMHP, Best Interest Assessor, Leadership or Management or Change Management, which is desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Significant social work experience, working together with others across health and social care.
- To have significant experience of managing social care practice in a local government setting.
- To have experience of managing a team through a significant period of change.
- Knowledge of legislation, statutory requirements, and national guidance in relation to Safeguarding and Adult Social Care delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Social Work Degree or equivalent. Registered with SWE.
Desirable
- Advanced professional qualifications e.g. Practice Educator, AMHP, Best Interest Assessor, Leadership or Management or Change Management, which is desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Significant social work experience, working together with others across health and social care.
- To have significant experience of managing social care practice in a local government setting.
- To have experience of managing a team through a significant period of change.
- Knowledge of legislation, statutory requirements, and national guidance in relation to Safeguarding and Adult Social Care delivery.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
