Remote Homes Safeguarding Lead – Child Welfare Expert

Witherslack Group; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Homes Safeguarding Officer to ensure robust safeguarding practices across their homes. The successful candidate will need at least 5 years of experience in managing safeguarding cases and possess substantial expertise in safeguarding legislation. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, medical cover, 7 weeks holiday, and a flexible benefits package to promote staff wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Medical cover

7 weeks holiday

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing tools

Refer a friend scheme with £1000 bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years experience managing safeguarding cases for children and young people.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and partnership arrangements.
• Experience in advising children's homes on safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust safeguarding practices in coordination with home managers.
• Conduct safeguarding audits and manage safeguarding data.
• Provide advice to Homes Managers on safeguarding cases.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership skills

Training experience

Communication skills

Job description

A leading special education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Homes Safeguarding Officer to ensure robust safeguarding practices across their homes. The successful candidate will need at least 5 years of experience in managing safeguarding cases and possess substantial expertise in safeguarding legislation. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, medical cover, 7 weeks holiday, and a flexible benefits package to promote staff wellbeing and development.