Recruitment for education and the public sector
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Temporary)
Dovetail Ref:
Are you an experienced safeguarding professional looking to support learners in a further education setting?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in London, working alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to keep learners safe, supported and listened to. You'll be a trusted point of contact for staff and learners, responding to concerns quickly and professionally.
You'll work closely with colleagues, families and external agencies to make sure vulnerable learners get the right support at the right time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead in managing safeguarding concerns, referrals and child protection records.
- Responding promptly to welfare issues and following safeguarding reporting procedures.
- Providing guidance to staff and helping them recognise early warning signs.
- Working with external professionals and agencies on joined-up plans for learners with complex needs.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential records of concerns, contact and outcomes.
What We're Looking For
- Strong safeguarding experience
- Confidence handling concerns, referrals, records and multi-agency work
- A calm, organised and professional approach
- Ability to guide and support staff on safeguarding matters
Desirable (but not essential):
- Previous experience working in further education
- Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH or complex needs
A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.
- Confidence handling concerns, referrals, records and multi-agency work
- Calm, organised and professional approach
- Ability to guide and support staff on safeguarding matters
Skills & Qualifications
Safeguarding Child protection Multi-agency working Record keeping Staff guidance Welfare support Referral management
- Location: London
- Sector: Further And Higher Education
- Phase: Fe
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