Safeguarding Lead

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

As a CALM Safeguarding & Therapeutic Lead you will ensure that the helpline operates in compliance with safeguarding legislation and best practices. You will ensure the emotional wellbeing for helpline staff and managers.

This role will ensure safeguarding practice is robust, consistent, and effectively implemented to protect individuals in mental health crisis. You will also be responsible for implementing staff emotional wellbeing strategies to ensure the workforce remain resilient.

Shifts will be worked on a rota basis as outlined below and may be subject to change. This is a home-based role open to applicants located within the UK. The position is 37.5 hours per week, worked across 5 rotational days out of 7, including some weekend shifts.

Shift Pattern:

 • 16:30 – 00:30

EEO Statement

• MAXIMUS is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. • We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. • Where reasonable, MAXIMUS will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Minimum Salary

£

30,000.00

Maximum Salary

£

35,000.00

Job Posting Title

Safeguarding Lead

Date

Monday, October 12, 2026

City

Remote

Country

United Kingdom

Working time

Full-time

Closing Date

18-Oct-2026