Social Worker Safeguarding Lead  

Salary : £37,650 – £45,480 per annum depending on experience  

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Worcestershire 

Job Reference Nr:  1727

Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a real difference in people’s lives? At Cranstoun, we are a social justice charity with a global ambition: to be a world-class leader in rebuilding lives. We are looking for a registered Social Worker Safeguarding Lead to join the Cranstoun Worcestershire service.

Cranstoun Worcestershire delivers drug and alcohol treatment services across the county, with teams working closely with partners to support individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol use.

You will take the lead on safeguarding across the service, providing expert advice, guidance and oversight on complex cases involving adults and children. You will support practitioners through consultation, supervision and training, and ensure safeguarding practice meets statutory requirements and professional standards.

You will also play a key role in multi-agency working, representing the service at safeguarding forums, contributing to MARAC and child/adult safeguarding processes, and supporting continuous improvement through audits and service development.

The most important thing you’ll bring to this role is your ability to provide strong professional leadership and make defensible decisions in complex safeguarding situations, ensuring the people we support are protected and empowered.

For further information please contact Lisa Dowd, Deputy County Manager ldowd@cranstoun.org.uk 

All post holders may be required to work some evenings, to meet our service delivery requirements. The core service operates Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage. 

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV, along with a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to hr@cranstoun.org.uk. Please ensure you clearly state the Job Reference Number on your Cover Letter. 

Closing date : 5th July 2026 

Interview Date: Week commencing 13th July 2026