Director of Quality and Safeguarding

About the role

The Director of Quality and Safeguarding will shape the strategic direction of safeguarding and quality assurance across Trafford’s Adult & Wellbeing Directorate. Reporting to the Corporate Director, this senior leader will ensure council‑wide safeguarding priorities, robust quality frameworks and a culture of continuous learning.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a consistent safeguarding strategy across the directorate.
• Lead assurance and quality frameworks, embedding learning from audits, resident feedback and serious incidents.
• Prepare the organisation for the Care Quality Commission’s new assurance regime, ensuring policies and practices meet regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with council colleagues, NHS partners and system leaders to drive improvement and support the Improving Lives Everyday transformation programme.
• Provide visible, values‑driven leadership, modelling expected behaviours and culture.
• Work with elected members, senior officers, external partners and national bodies to maintain Trafford’s reputation as a trusted health and care partner.
• Deputise for the Corporate Director as required, contributing to overall directorate leadership.

Required profile

• Inspiring, forward‑thinking leader with deep understanding of safeguarding, quality assurance and adult social care.
• Strategic insight and strong partnership skills, able to influence and drive change across complex systems.
• Commitment to improving the lives of adults, carers and families in Trafford.
• Motivated to shape high‑quality, safe and compassionate services.

Required skills