Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job Title: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)\\n\\nLocation: Remote (Hybrid, with travel to sites in Midlands, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Essex, and the London area)\\n\\nEmployment Type: Full-time\\n\\nSalary: Up to £45,000\\n\\nAt SEND Inclusion Support, we specialise in providing tailored support to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are currently assisting our client in recruiting a skilled Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join their team. This role is ideal for a professional with safeguarding experience, particularly someone currently working in a school or multi-academy trust.

We’re also open to applications from strong Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) or professionals with experience across social work, local authority, or early years settings.\\n\\nIf you have a deep understanding of safeguarding practices and a passion for supporting vulnerable children, we'd love to hear from you!\\n\\nRole Overview:\\n\\nIn the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will be responsible for leading safeguarding practices across schools. You will work closely with Head Teachers and other DSLs to ensure that safeguarding procedures are robust, effective, and compliant with all relevant legislation.\\n\\nYou will provide guidance and support to school staff, help develop safeguarding policies, deliver training, and ensure that safeguarding records are properly maintained. The role will also involve conducting safeguarding audits, supporting action plans, and ensuring that all safeguarding concerns are managed in line with best practice.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\n * Lead and support safeguarding practices across schools, ensuring compliance with national safeguarding standards and Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures.\\n\\n * Advise and collaborate with Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Designated Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) to promote effective safeguarding across schools.\\n\\n * Develop, deliver, and evaluate safeguarding training sessions for school staff, ensuring they are well-informed of their responsibilities.\\n\\n * Conduct safeguarding audits and assist schools in implementing any necessary actions based on audit results.\\n\\n * Provide expert advice and guidance on safeguarding record-keeping and case management, ensuring consistency with legislation and best practice.\\n\\n * Ensure safeguarding concerns are handled appropriately, with a focus on supporting children and young people’s wellbeing.\\n\\nWhat We’re Looking For:\\n\\n * An experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead, ideally from a good or outstanding school, who has a strong understanding of safeguarding practices.\\n\\n * Candidates with a mixed background in working in schools, local authorities, social work, and/or early years settings will be preferred.\\n\\n * Ability to advise and support school staff and senior leaders in safeguarding matters, and to confidently lead safeguarding practices across a school or multiple schools.\\n\\n * Experience in conducting safeguarding audits and delivering training to staff on best practices in safeguarding.\\n\\n * A proactive and solution-focused approach to managing safeguarding concerns and cases.\\n\\nWhat's on Offer:\\n\\n * Competitive salary, up to £45,000.\\n\\n * Life Insurance (2x your annual salary).\\n\\n * 35 days holiday.\\n\\n * Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 5%).\\n\\n * Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.\\n\\n * A wide range of group staff benefits, including Medicash Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle to Work Scheme.\\n\\nAbout SEND Inclusion Support:\\n\\nSEND Inclusion Support is dedicated to enhancing the educational and life outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

We work closely with schools to provide the best care and education to children with complex needs, striving to make a meaningful difference in their lives.\\n\\nApply Today:\\n\\nIf you're an experienced safeguarding professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people