DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD ( DSL)

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, where your expertise in safeguarding and child protection will be pivotal. This role encompasses overseeing all aspects of safeguarding within the Education Directorate, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and fostering a culture of safety. You'll work closely with multi-agency teams, lead safeguarding meetings, and influence strategies to protect vulnerable children. If you're passionate about making a difference and ensuring a safe environment for all, this is the opportunity for you in a city recognized for its commitment to child-friendly practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Safeguarding Officer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of child protection laws and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding efforts and ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Coordinate with various teams to support child protection duties.
• Monitor and report on safeguarding training and assessments.

Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Child Protection Compliance

Multi-Agency Coordination

Training Compliance Monitoring

Leadership in Safeguarding

Education

Relevant Degree in Education or Child Services

Certification in Safeguarding

Tools

Safeguarding Software

Data Reporting Tools

Job description

Salary: EAI - £40,540 - £102,700

About The Service

The Education Directorate within Cardiff Local Authority is a service that supports schools and Education Other than at School. It has a wide range of functions which require careful coordination. The service works closely with Children's services and includes important partnership and strategic functions.

Some of the directorate's functions include supporting teaching and learning, attendance, and Additional Learning Needs. There are many more functions requiring a safeguarding overview, such as admissions, school organization and planning, outdoor education, the Youth Service, governor support, ethnic minority support, and Elective Home Education.

Cardiff is the first city in the UK to achieve UNICEF Child Friendly City status.

About the Job

Link with Education Safeguarding and wider Children's Services teams to support schools and other provisions to comply with safeguarding and child protection duties.

1. Support multi-agency processes by acting as the education lead representative and undertake key roles in safeguarding review processes.
2. Coordinate education representation on various groups linked to safeguarding and child protection.
3. Monitor training compliance.
4. Monitor and support schools' Safeguarding self-assessment.
5. Chair monthly partnership safeguarding meetings and feedback to senior officers and members.
6. Oversee the action plan following the recent Joint Inspection of Child Protection Arrangements.
7. Lead on Safeguarding software development and reporting to influence strategy.
8. Be part of the team that undertakes statutory responsibilities related to critical incidents.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are seeking an experienced and resolute Safeguarding Officer to take up the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). They will oversee all aspects of safeguarding for the Education Directorate in Cardiff Local Authority. The DSL will promote a culture of safeguarding and link with colleagues in Children's Services to ensure the directorate has a clear view of all matters and supports a robust response to concerns. The DSL will ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards, linking with other partners to provide the directorate's contribution to Corporate and Regional Safeguarding.

Additional Information

Salary: EAI 5 - 8 (£45,857 - £49,878) plus 3 SPA (up to £54,166)

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults.

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