Empowering healthcare professionals and organisations to lead with confidence in safeguarding. Through expert consultancy, restorative supervision, and leadership development, we help create safe, compassionate environments where everyone is equipped to protect those at risk.
RCB SG Consultancy LTD is a specialist safeguarding and leadership consultancy dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals and organisations to create safe, compassionate, and high- performing environments. Founded by Rachael Benson, a safeguarding and healthcare leadership specialist with over 25 years of frontline, strategic, and multi-agency experience – the consultancy is built on a deep commitment to protecting and empowering others.
Rachael's journey from nursing and health visiting to senior safeguarding roles across NHS and multi- agency settings has shaped a practice rooted in compassion, integrity, and excellence. With a strong foundation in clinical practice, strategic safeguarding, and leadership development, RCB SG Consultancy LTD delivers expert support in safeguarding training, restorative supervision, coaching, governance, and system-wide improvement.
What sets the consultancy apart is its unique blend of clinical insight, leadership expertise, and a personal dedication to developing confident, reflective leaders. Whether working with NHS Trusts, care providers, local authorities, or individual professionals, RCB SG Consultancy provides tailored, evidence-based solutions that strengthen safeguarding systems, prioritise staff wellbeing, and support those most at risk.
Safeguarding & Healthcare Leadership Specialist
Hi, I’m Rachael Benson, a safeguarding and healthcare leadership specialist with over 25 years of experience across NHS provider and commissioning settings. I have held a number of senior roles in both adult and children’s safeguarding, bringing strategic insight, operational expertise, and a strong commitment to promoting safe, high-quality care.
As a Registered Nurse, Health Visitor, and Professional Nurse Advocate, I've led safeguarding governance, policy development, and restorative supervision across mental health, community, and acute care, working with multi-agency partners.
My consultancy is built on the belief that safeguarding is more than compliance—it's a culture. I work with individuals and organisations to build safer systems, confident leaders, and resilient teams. Whether you're a healthcare provider, educator, or aspiring leader, I offer tailored support to help you embed excellence, compassion, and accountability into every layer of practice.
Comprehensive safeguarding solutions tailored to your organisation's needs
Comprehensive safeguarding training programmes aligned with national competencies and best practice guidance.
High-quality, restorative supervision that nurtures resilience and enhances reflective practice.
Expert policy development and governance audits to ensure compliance and best practice implementation.
Empowering professionals through bespoke coaching and leadership development programmes.
Specialist expertise in authoring high-quality, trauma-informed safeguarding reviews.
Creating psychologically safe cultures where staff feel safe, heard, and supported to speak up.
Expert knowledge in critical safeguarding areas
Including coercive control, trauma-informed responses, and comprehensive support strategies.
Supervision skills training for fostering professional growth, ensuring accountability, and creating a safe, supportive space for reflection and development.
Building skills to navigate challenging discussions with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Supporting learning in an organisations, embedding insights from incidents into everyday practice to drive continuous improvement, strengthen safeguarding, and prevent future harm.
Maintaining appropriate professional relationships and ethical practice.
Legal, ethical, and practical considerations for comprehensive documentation.