Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Witherslack Group Ltd.; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent specialist school in Ormskirk as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while working closely with the leadership team. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive environment, and a rewarding salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance tools and advice

Medical cover

Beautiful environments with top facilities

Referral bonus of £1,000

Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Support the DSL in safeguarding actions and daily tasks.
• Liaise with agencies, parents, and staff on child protection matters.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Empathy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond, and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools, and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a crucial part of ensuring our children and young people’s needs are fully recognized and comprehensively met.

Get out what you put in

You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this vital role. You will have opportunities to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team across different locations to enable your professional growth and development.

As a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will support the DSL in ensuring actions are taken to support and safeguard children within the school. This includes undertaking delegated tasks daily, liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers, and staff on matters of wellbeing, child protection, and safeguarding. You will also support the wider school team.

One of the best environments in SEND

Pontville School is an independent specialist day & residential school providing high-quality education. With a record of continual outstanding and good Ofsted results, the school in Ormskirk is regarded as a leading choice for speech, language, and social communication in the UK.

What we do for you

We recognize your potential and reward your hard work with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. Join us to make a genuine difference in the lives of our young people, and enjoy benefits such as:

1. Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
2. Holiday: Full school holidays
3. Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance
4. Wellbeing: Tools and advice including employee assistance
5. Medical cover: Reimbursement for opticians, dentists, and discounts
6. Facilities: Beautiful environments with top facilities
7. Referral bonus: £1,000 for each successful referral
8. Pension: Contributory scheme matched up to 5%

Bring your whole-self to work

To join us, you need at least 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in a school setting, with a comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. Experience with Microsoft Office and other IT systems is valuable, along with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. An empathetic approach is essential. You must be prepared to support the DSL in their statutory duties, work independently, and hold a full UK driving license. Supporting medication administration is also part of the role.

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best future, and we aim to provide our teams with a rewarding career in a purpose-led environment where you can be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community sections.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy, please click here.

To view our Child Protection Policy, visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. All our Schools can be found here.

Keywords: Special Education, Careers in Care, Careers in Special Education, Working with Children, SEMH, SEN, ASD