Team Leader (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

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At Change Grow Live (CGL), we believe in providing compassionate, person-centered support to those facing challenges with substance use. Every individual’s journey is unique, and we are committed to offering care that respects dignity, promotes well-being, and empowers people to make positive changes in their lives.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader (Designated Safeguarding Lead) to join our Knowsley Team. 

Our Team Leaders here at Change Grow Live play an integral role in ensuring an effective service provision for our service users. This role will require you to also be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Knowsley service and provide management support to the Family Team so knowledge and experience of safeguarding is essential.

Location: Knowsley
Hours: Full Time 37.5 per week, 
Full Time Salary Range: £35,220.59 - £37,184.91 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours pro rata for part time)

Contract: Fixed term until the 18th of August 2026

*Please note: full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

The Role:

As a Safeguarding Lead, you will play a crucial role at the forefront of our services in Knowsley. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prioritise embedding safeguarding practices within the team.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to all staff regarding safeguarding concerns that involve both children and vulnerable adults.
• Collect and analyse information on emerging trends and patterns, sharing insights with senior leadership team, to enable tailored responses at service level.
• Support and lead the team in ensuring that we are transparent in communicating safeguarding matters with those who use our services, ensuring clarity on confidentiality, safeguarding procedures, and ongoing support available.
• Working in collaboration with Social Services, Mental Health Teams, schools and other agencies. 
• Ensure that the team are fully updated and work within CGL Safeguarding policies and have completed Safeguarding training. 
• Ensure communication is shared appropriately both internally and externally.

About You:

To thrive in this role, we are looking for individuals with experience in:

• Working with families or individuals affected by parental substance misuse.
• Working with local safeguarding teams including attendance at multi agency meetings such as Child Protection Conferences, core groups, strategy meetings and MARAC meetings etc.
• The Mental Health Act and capacity principles when supporting vulnerable adults.

And with the ability to:

• Present information in a range of formats.
• Work under pressure and manage time to meet deadlines as required.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all stakeholders.
• Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating adaptability and effectiveness in fulfilling responsibilities and achieving collective goals.

 What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• A weekly wellness hour, plus access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a pension scheme and shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting people to take control of their health and recovery, we’d love to hear from you!