Safeguarding Manager

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Based in London. Working from home is an option in line with Crisis hybrid working policy (at least one day a week in the London office). Occasional travel to locations around the UK may be required.

About the role

Crisis is looking for a Safeguarding Manager to play an integral role across the organisation. Alongside the designated Safeguarding Lead and wider compliance team you will be at the heart of embedding a proactive, equitable safeguarding culture. Ensuring that Crisis safeguarding practices remain compliant while continually striving for best practice in preventing harm and risk of abuse for all. Overseeing the delivery of high-quality safeguarding practices through communication, research, data analysis, policy, training, guidance and developing an impactful quality assurance framework.

By working across all teams, with a strong collaborative approach, you will act as the main safeguarding point of contact, supporting staff to keep everyone safe who encounters Crisis. You will lead an external review process that shapes our safeguarding plan and strengthens our internal safeguarding functions. This is a varied, dynamic, and fulfilling role! We encourage anyone to apply who believes they have the skills needed to bring this new role to life.

About you

• Passionate about supporting, guiding, and motivating others.

• An experienced safeguarding professional with a clear understanding of legislation and procedures.

• Confident in developing safeguarding policies and procedures, effectively embedding across a diverse organisation.

• An excellent communicator with strong data analysis skills to be able to identify issues and emerging themes and work collaboratively to address them.

• Committed to our values: bold, impactful, collaborative, and equitable.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 26 January :55

Interview process: Competency based interview and a presentation.

Interview date and location: Tuesday 11 February 2024 in person at Universal House, Wentworth Street, E1

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W, SC040094