Lead Safeguarding Officer - Hybrid & Training

Isle of Man Public Service Careers; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Annual leave

Flexi-time

Hybrid work schedule

Pension scheme

Training access

Gym discounts

Counselling service

Job summary

Isle of Man Public Service Careers is seeking a qualified safeguarding professional to join the Safeguarding Team within the Department of Education, Sport and Culture. You will provide expert support and lead safeguarding training across schools and divisions.

You will lead a team of Education Welfare Officers, collaborate with MASH, contribute to policy development and support Designated Safeguarding Leads, while progressing flexible hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expert safeguarding knowledge and practice guidance.
• Experience in designing and delivering safeguarding training.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team including MASH representation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support, advice and guidance on safeguarding.
• Lead development and delivery of safeguarding training for the workforce.
• Represent the Department at multi-agency forums and ensure policy implementation.
• Line manage Education Welfare Officers and the MASH representative.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Training delivery

Team leadership

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

Isle of Man Public Service Careers is seeking a qualified safeguarding professional to join the Safeguarding Team within the Department of Education, Sport and Culture. You will provide expert support and lead safeguarding training across schools and divisions.

You will lead a team of Education Welfare Officers, collaborate with MASH, contribute to policy development and support Designated Safeguarding Leads, while progressing flexible hybrid working and professional development opportunities.