Quality and Safeguarding Lead

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week) Contract: ASAP start 7-month temporary contract (subject to review) Pay Rate: Competitive / Negotiable Sector: Substance Misuse, Health and Social Care Location: London (travel across operational sites required) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Quality and Safeguarding Lead to join a leading drug and alcohol service provider. As part of the Leadership Team, you will drive quality improvement, oversee safeguarding practices, and help embed a culture of continuous learning across services. You will lead audits, safeguarding compliance, incident investigations, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development activities to ensure safe, effective, and compliant service delivery. Key ResponsibilitiesLead quality improvement and service development initiatives.Conduct audits of service delivery, governance, and safeguarding practice.Develop and implement action plans to improve performance and outcomes.Monitor and evaluate the impact of quality improvement activities.Provide safeguarding advice, guidance, and support to staff and managers.Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.Analyse feedback, complaints, safeguarding data, and trends to inform service improvements.Prepare reports for governance meetings, commissioners, CQC, and Coroners when required.Deliver safeguarding training, coaching, workshops, and observed practice sessions.Promote organisational learning and share best ..... full job details .....