Salary Point 29 - £32,094 per annum
Hours 37 hours per week, all year round to be worked flexibly
Contract Permanent
Location Peterborough College
Interview Date TBC About the Role
This is an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) who is looking for the next step in their career. This is an ideal role for those who have the attributes and skills needed to strengthen the existing arrangements for supporting children and young people who are vulnerable to exploitation, and contextual risks and have experienced trauma.
As the Senior Safeguarding Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. You will work closely with the Head of Student Wellbeing and Engagement overseeing the safeguarding team and wider rota, providing guidance, support and supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Supervision: The Senior Safeguarding Lead will deputise for the Head of Student Wellbeing and Engagement, overseeing the safeguarding team and wider rota, providing guidance, support and supervision. Acting as the Domestic Abuse and Prevent Lead for the College
Workload Management: The role will assist in workload allocation, prioritisation, and planning, ensuring efficient case management and accurate recording
First Response Function: The Senior Safeguarding Lead will act as the initial point of contact for safeguarding referrals, providing immediate support and guidance.
External Liaison: The role will represent the College at external safeguarding meetings and liaise with schools and other agencies
Capacity Building: The Senior Safeguarding Lead will contribute to the training and development of the safeguarding team, enhancing their skills knowledge and confidence
Qualifications:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience/relevant qualifications
Safeguarding related qualification at Level 3 or above
Mental Health and or Suicide Training
Prevent trained
Experience:
Proven experience in a safeguarding role
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practices
The assessment process for providing early help and intervention
Working collaboratively in a multi-agency discipline to provide support pathways and representation on key agency meetings and reviews
Providing debriefing to colleagues and case management
Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating compassion.
Ability to build rapport and support resolution through a trauma informed lens
Ability work independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organisational and time management skills
Enthusiasm: Passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive learning environment.
We offer:
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development.
30 days annual leave, plus Christmas close down.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
On-site benefits and facilities, including a gym, free on-site parking and on-site nursery.
Work closely with a highly dedicated team.IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.