Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Outcomes First Group; Frome; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of specialist education as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Wessex Lodge School. This permanent role offers a unique chance to be part of a pioneering 4-Day Working Week, ensuring work/life balance while overseeing student safeguarding. If you are passionate about safeguarding and support, apply to make a positive impact today.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Wellbeing services and health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Level 2 safeguarding qualification or above is required.
• Good organisational and communication skills are crucial for the role.
• Full UK Driving Licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report day-to-day safeguarding concerns.
• Contribute towards the strategic partnership and positive growth of the school.
• Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to respond sensitively

Education

Level 2 safeguarding qualification or above

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Role: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA

Salary: From GBP26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

The DDSL will be overseen by the Designated Safeguarding Lead across the school sites. Deputy designated safeguarding leads will sit within the Welfare team in the school, monitoring and reporting day-to-day safeguarding concerns on SLEUTH, recording any physical interventions that occur between staff and students (this must be recovered the same day) and completing and recording those actions. The DDSL will de-brief staff involved in physical interventions and report back to the DSL and Headteacher.

As part of the Welfare team and wider school team, you will contribute towards the strategic partnership and positive growth of the school. You will be the first point of contact for safeguarding on your site, with support from the DSL and SLT.

This is a non-teaching role. Previous experience in a school is desirable but not essential. You may be asked to work in lessons to support interventions if needed.

Job duties:

• Work in compliance with GDPR, Information Sharing, and Confidentiality protocols when working with vulnerable pupils and families.
• Participate in the school's performance management system and undertake relevant professional development.
• Carry out duties as directed by the Headteacher.
• Based within the school but may attend meetings at different venues.
• Promote the service within its community and uphold a professional image.
• Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Level 2 safeguarding qualification or above.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good organisational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to respond sensitively.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attendance and punctuality records.

About Us

Wessex Lodge School comprises three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary in Frome, and Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley. We offer a diverse curriculum, including animal care, horticulture, DT, forest school, and sports.

Our students are aged 6 to 18, each with individual needs supported by the THRIVE approach and our skilled staff. We welcome candidates with interests or qualifications in trades or hobbies such as animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, or forestry.

Part of Outcomes First Group, the UK's leading provider of specialist education, and certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2024.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Wellbeing services and health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform with discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance. We may close the vacancy early if enough applications are received.

Enjoy 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. Note: 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.

We are dedicated to a fair recruitment process, aligned with safeguarding standards. The process includes safeguarding checks and statutory compliance, which may affect timescales.