Head of Safeguarding & Compliance

Employer Social Care & Education Jobs have been selected as an approved Recruitment Partner for this national provider of specialist education for children and young people. This provider’s values, ethos, and mission underpin all their services, which span children’s residential care, specialist education schools, further education colleges, nurseries, and supported living services. This diverse support framework ensures positive outcomes and smooth transitions for the young people in their care, empowering them to achieve their full potential.

Your Role You will be based in a specialist college environment, collaborating with specialist tutors and learning support workers. This role offers a fantastic setting for young people aged 16+ who require specialist further education, support with learning or communication difficulties, and access to therapy and behaviour support via a multi-disciplinary team. The college provides excellent facilities and works in partnership with local charities and employers to ensure the best opportunities for the students.

Duties

• Lead and manage the staff team responsible for supporting young people in education.

• Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and providing any necessary training.

• Prepare person-centered plans and work directly with students and support teams.

• Oversee new referrals, assessments, and the onboarding process.

• Ensure our services meet the needs of new students, facilitating a smooth transition process.

• Experience in the social care sector, whether with adults or children and young people.

• Essential knowledge of safeguarding and compliance.

• Desirable experience working in an SEN education environment.

• Experience managing new referrals and conducting assessments.

• Salary Option 1: £36K – £42K per annum for 52 weeks per year.

• Salary Option 2: £32K – £37K per annum for term-time only.

• Hours: 40 hours per week.

• Contract: Permanent, with options for term-time only or full-year.

• Pension scheme, health care plan, and Blue Light Card.

• Free online GP service and life assurance.

• Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

• Flexible payday scheme.

• Continued training and professional development.