Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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

Job summary

Outcomes First Group recherche un Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead pour rejoindre notre équipe à Wessex Lodge School. Ce rôle clé impliquera la surveillance de la sécurité des élèves, contribuant à notre engagement pour leur bien-être. Les candidats doivent avoir une qualification de sauvegarde au niveau 2 et de solides compétences en communication.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Health Checks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Schemes

Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Fertility Support

Qualifications

• Idéalement, avoir une qualification en sauvegarde niveau 2 ou plus.
• Bonnes compétences organisationnelles, verbales et écrites.
• Capacité à travailler de manière indépendante et en équipe.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller et signaler les préoccupations de sécurité.
• Participer au développement professionnel.
• Travailler en coopération avec la direction.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

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 an equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling out the 4DWW 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.

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our dedicated and close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School, part of Acorn Education.

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 physical interventions between staff and students (to 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 and wider school team, you will contribute to 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.

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

Job duties:

• Work in line with GDPR, Information Sharing, and Confidentiality protocols when working with vulnerable pupils and families.
• Participate in the school's performance management system for 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 the community and uphold a professional image.
• Participate in training and 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attendance and punctuality records.

About Us

Wessex Lodge School comprises three sites: primary in Kilmington, secondary in Frome, and Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley. We offer diverse curricula including animal care, horticulture, DT, forest school, and sports. Our students are aged 6-18, with individual needs supported by the THRIVE approach and our skilled staff.

As part of Outcomes First Group, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education, we lead in innovative approaches to improve life outcomes for our students. We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Additional benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if filled.

You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4DWW scheme subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group follows strict safeguarding procedures, and all recruitment stages are compliant with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.