Job requirements
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Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of legislation relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children
- Qualifications
Professional registration with NMC
- Qualifications
Extensive experience of working recently within the area of safeguarding adults and children and able to apply working knowledge of legislation
- Qualifications
Leading organisational change in safeguarding practice including learning from reviews
- Qualifications
Evidence of an ability to Resolve conflict/difficult situations
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Contributing to the development of policies and guidance documents
- Qualifications
Senior Leadership and Management qualification
- Qualifications
Working knowledge of the processes involved in unexpected death in childhood
- Qualifications
Panel member/chair or reviewer in a CPR/APR/DHR/SUSR
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic safeguarding professional to support the Head of Safeguarding, provide expert safeguarding advice, leadership and operational oversight for safeguarding and public protection across Powys Teaching Health Board.
Working closely with the Head of Safeguarding, you will ensure the Health Board meets its statutory safeguarding obligations in line with key legislation, including the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2016.
Main duties of the job
Develop, implement and evaluate safeguarding strategies, policies and frameworks across the Health Board
Support the Head of Safeguarding to ensure alignment with Welsh Government priorities, legislation dn safeguarding procedures
Provide specialist expert advice to senior clinicians and managers on highly complex and sensitive safeguarding matters
Lead delegated safeguarding portfolios
Deputise for Head of Safeguarding
Promote a culture where safeguarding is embedded within quality, safety and governance frameworks
Work with the Head of Safeguarding to contribute to organisational responses to safeguarding developments
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Deputy Head of Safeguarding with Powys Teaching Health Board in Brecon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Head of service role. The advertised salary is £58,379 - £65,723 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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