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Designated Safeguarding Lead
Job description
Opus People Solutions is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) near Royston.
If you're passionate about safeguarding and pastoral care, we want to hear from you!
This is a rare opportunity to join a leading provider of care and education. As Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a critical role in managing safeguarding concerns and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and enhance safeguarding and behaviour practices in line with CQC, Ofsted, and statutory guidelines.
- Oversee the daily execution of safeguarding, behaviour, pastoral, and wellbeing policies.
- Provide data to the Senior Leadership Team and Governors.
- Deliver safeguarding and behaviour training for staff through CPD initiatives.
- Support the school business manager with audits and compliance reports.
- Collaborate with parents/carers, staff, and external agencies on intervention strategies.
- Assist Service Leads in the strategic development of behaviour, pastoral care, and wellbeing policies.
What's on Offer?
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
- Career development opportunities
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Life assurance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Car lease and bike-to-work schemes
What We're Looking For:
- DSL Training Level 3 or above
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English
Ready to take the next step in your safeguarding career? Apply now! We will be in touch.