Designated Safeguarding Lead – SEND Specialist

Witherslack Group; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and on the job training

Holiday: full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and employee support

Medical cover and discounts

Contributory pension up to 5%

Recommend a friend £1,000 bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead for Westmorland School in the UK. You will be responsible for safeguarding within the school, liaising with agencies, parents/carers and staff to ensure wellbeing and protection.

You’ll be a key source of support, advice and expertise for the team. The role requires at least 3 years as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, a comprehensive CPD portfolio, exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and a genuine empathetic approach

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role.
• Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
• A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding within the school, liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Provide support, advice and safeguarding expertise to the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem resolution

Empathy

Driving licence

Job description

Witherslack Group is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead for Westmorland School in the UK. You will be responsible for safeguarding within the school, liaising with agencies, parents/carers and staff to ensure wellbeing and protection.

You’ll be a key source of support, advice and expertise for the team. The role requires at least 3 years as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, a comprehensive CPD portfolio, exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and a genuine empathetic approach