Job Description
Reporting into the Head of Service Delivery, the Safeguarding Manager will be responsible for ensuring robust compliance within the service, including with external regulatory bodies. You will work closely with colleagues in the Operations Leadership Team, sharing effective practice as required. You will be responsible for raising the standards of safeguarding practice we provide to our service users, ensuring they are safe, effective, and responsive to client needs, working alongside colleagues to improve outcomes.
You will be accountable for ensuring that safeguarding is always a priority and will be the subject matter expert within the service, providing them with support to deliver high‑quality services. This is a truly hands on role, making a tangible difference to our services and those who access them.
You will be a compassionate and motivated Social Worker, with the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity and ensuring that they are at the heart of our organisation. We’re looking for demonstrable experience of leadership within safeguarding services, ideally within the substance misuse arena and within complex organisations. As a visible and inspirational leader, you will drive a culture of cohesion within your team. Fundamentally, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, bringing a dynamic and proactive approach.
This position is full time and permanent with a salary of £30,150.78 – £45,619 per annum (dependant on experience).
To carry out this role successfully you will:
- be a Fully Qualified Social Worker (BASW, DipSW, CQSW, CSS), and registered with Social Work England
- be able to demonstrate your experience of working across complex health, social care or criminal justice landscapes, and have experience working in partnership with a range of statutory and non‑statutory agencies
- be able to demonstrate experience of providing leadership in safeguarding services
- have experience of managing and leading drug and alcohol, mental health or similar services
- be able to demonstrate a proven track record of provision of supervision to registered Social Workers
- The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Join our team as a Safeguarding Manager in Rotherham.
WithYou has an exciting opportunity in our Rotherham Drug and Alcohol service for a Safeguarding Manager to contribute to the development of a fully integrated safeguarding culture. We’re looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker, with exceptional leadership skills and expertise within safeguarding – if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear more.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.
Please use the linked job description to support your application.
Please note that you must have current Social Worker England registration to be considered for this position.
The closing date for applications is 21st May 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.
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