Job Introduction
Buttercups Training are part of BPP Group and we are an innovative, market leading pharmaceuticals company going through an impressive phase of growth and diversification.
We are seeking an experienced and diligent individual to join our team as a Safeguarding and Learner Support Services Manager.
Why work for BPP?
As a member of the Buttercups Team and wider BPP Group, you will have access to a wealth of opportunities and benefits such as;
* Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
* With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
* We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.
* Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family.
What you’ll be doing
In this role you will lead and manage a high-quality Learner Support Services provision. You will also act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and so will be accountable for ensuring the safeguarding of all learners and staff, and that the business is meeting, in full, its statutory requirements relating to safeguarding and Prevent duty.
As such, your key responsibilities will be;
* Provide effective supervision and support for all team members with direct safeguarding responsibilities
* Liaise effectively with all relevant teams to ensure key safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and being complied with
* Oversee liaison between relevant external agencies and employers where required to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
* Work collaboratively with relevant departments across the wider group to ensure efficiency in the service
* Oversee and ensure key policies and procedures linked to learner services are managed and effectively implemented
* Ensure learners are provided with impartial, timely and accurate career information, advice and guidance (IAG), leading to progression
* Implement pastoral support interventions that support on-programme retention and progression
* Promote an equal opportunities culture to ensure fairness of treatment to staff and learners with standards of behaviour based on treating individuals with dignity
What experience you’ll need
To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
* Prior experience as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within the education sector
* Ability to effectively lead and manage a team
* Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive safeguarding matters
* Able to provide advice, guidance and training to staff at all levels
* Experience of working with a range of external stakeholders and building successful multi-agency partnerships/external relationships
* Proven ability of working to quality standards/indicators e.g. Education Inspection Framework
* Experience of successfully leading pastoral intervention strategies that deliver positive outcomes
* High level of knowledge of relevant current legislative and best practice guidance together with the ability to put these into practice
How will this process work?
The interview process for this position will consist of the following stages:
* Competency style interview with two team members – 60 minutes
BPP are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS.
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