Safeguarding Practice and Policy Lead

We are recruiting for a Safeguarding Practice and Policy Lead to join our Practice Development team in Adult Social Care.

If you are passionate about keeping vulnerable adults safe, committed to achieving positive outcomes, are a qualified social worker and bring significant safeguarding experience, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• lead on safeguarding adult quality, improvement, practice & policy across adult social care and in partnership with relevant stakeholders
  • lead on the quality assurance of safeguarding practice, in partnership with key stakeholders
  • work in partnership with the senior management team in the planning and decision making regarding the development of departmental safeguarding, training and policy and procedures and to develop strategies to support and challenge performance and practice in conjunction with the principal social worker
  • represent the local authority at serious case reviews, domestic homicide reviews and safeguarding adult reviews and lead on the implementation of learning across the service
  • constructively and professionally challenge existing safeguarding practice and behaviour across the safeguarding partnership and identifying new and better ways of working and delivering services to help the Council achieve its objectives

About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Social Work England registration

• Extensive experience as both an Enquiry Officer and Safeguarding Adults Manager, including multi-agency working in relation to the safeguarding of adults.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to persuade and influence across a diverse complex work system.

• Management experience in Adult Social Care

• Legal literacy in options available in the safeguarding of adults via court of protection and inherent jurisdiction

• Knowledge of current research and models of good practice in relation to the safeguarding of adults from abuse and neglect

• Knowledge of the interface between crime, community safety and adult safeguarding

• Knowledge of risk management in practice

• Understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults experiencing a range of complex disabilities

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary £62743-£66084.

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

• Learning and development opportunities, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.