Head of Safeguarding & Compliance Job Vacancy Crawley, West Sussex
Location
This job vacancy is also commutable from Haywards Heath, Horsham, Guildford, and Worthing. (Within 35 Minutes)
Benefits
1. Salary Option 1: £36K - £42K per annum for 52 weeks per year.
2. Salary Option 2: £32K - £37K per annum for term-time only.
3. Hours: 40 hours per week.
4. Contract: Permanent, with options for term-time only or full-year.
5. Pension scheme, health care plan, and Blue Light Card.
6. Free online GP service and life assurance.
7. Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
8. Flexible payday scheme.
9. Continued training and professional development.
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
1. Lead and manage the staff team responsible for supporting young people in education.
2. Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and providing any necessary training.
3. Prepare person-centered plans and work directly with students and support teams.
4. Oversee new referrals, assessments, and the onboarding process.
5. Ensure our services meet the needs of new students, facilitating a smooth transition process.
Criteria
1. Experience in the social care sector, whether with adults or children and young people.
2. Essential knowledge of safeguarding and compliance.
3. Desirable experience working in an SEN education environment.
4. Experience managing new referrals and conducting assessments.
Apply
Social Care & Education Jobs is the UK's leading recruitment partner for adult social care, children's residential care, and specialist education providers. We are here to support you every step of the way, from your application and interview to your first day in this rewarding role!
Compliance
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing the assessment of all convictions and cautions, even those considered "spent" (unless protected under DBS filtering rules). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and are proud to be a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume you have not met the criteria on this occasion.
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