Person's at Heightened Risk Manager


Company:	Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Salary:	£52,413 - £59,023
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Winsford, CW7 2FQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

The main purpose of this job role is to lead and shape Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's strategic approach to safeguarding and supporting children and adults at risk. This role provides professional leadership for the Persons at Heightened Risk Team, ensuring the Service meets its statutory safeguarding responsibilities while delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions that reduce risk, strengthen partnerships and improve outcomes for communities across Cheshire. As the Service's strategic safeguarding lead, you will influence organisational practice, drive continuous improvement and champion excellence in protecting those most at risk.

Duties of this role will cover/ include Providing strategic leadership for safeguarding and the Persons at Heightened Risk function across Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, setting the direction for service delivery and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and best practice. The role provides governance and oversight of safeguarding arrangements, quality assurance, policy development, performance management and organisational learning.

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