Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Hybrid Working

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme – LGPS

Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing and Health

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh School is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our safeguarding team. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded, monitored and acted upon effectively, helping children and families access the support they need.

This pivotal role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment

Qualifications

• Has experience of safeguarding, child protection, pastoral support or a related field.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Capable of building positive and supportive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational, record-keeping and case-management skills.
• Discretion with sensitive information and professional empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support the DSL and Senior Deputy DSL in safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Make and monitor referrals to children's social care, Early Help services, police and other agencies.
• Coordinate and track safeguarding cases, interventions and support plans.
• Maintain accurate, secure confidential safeguarding records.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings, assessments and safeguarding reviews.
• Provide safeguarding guidance to staff and contribute to training.
• Support safeguarding induction for new staff and visitors.
• Promote safeguarding, welfare and inclusion across school life.
• Collaborate with external agencies to secure positive outcomes.
• Support attendance and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Case management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

Maiden Erlegh School is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our safeguarding team. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded, monitored and acted upon effectively, helping children and families access the support they need.

This pivotal role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment