Deputy Head of Safeguarding

Working closely with the Head of Safeguarding, you will provide expert guidance, leadership, and support across the organisation, helping to embed a culture of openness, learning, and shared responsibility for safeguarding. You will have the opportunity to lead meaningful improvements, influence practice across a complex system, and work alongside committed colleagues and partners who share your passion for high-quality, person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership and oversight of safeguarding arrangements for children and adults, supporting delivery of the organisation's safeguarding strategy.

Offer expert advice on complex and high-risk safeguarding concerns, using sound judgement and professional resilience.

Lead safeguarding assurance activity, including audits, reporting, and embedding learning from reviews.

Deputise for the Head of Safeguarding and represent the organisation in internal and multi-agency forums.

Lead key workstreams and service improvement initiatives to strengthen safeguarding practice and culture.

• Key skills and qualities:
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to work autonomously in complex environments
• Excellent communication skills, able to handle sensitive and challenging situations
• High level of safeguarding expertise and professional credibility
• Ability to build effective relationships across teams and partner agencies
• Commitment to continuous improvement and person-centred, compassionate care

About us

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.