Designated Safeguarding Lead

Posted 25 September 2024
Salary £35000.00 - £40000 per annum
LocationRoyston
Job type Permanent
Discipline Care
Reference19770
ContactMaeve Speed

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.