Safeguarding & Attendance Lead (DDSL)

EDEN School; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash back

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Government pension

Free parking

Training & progression

Intranet resources

Job summary

Eden School is seeking a Safeguarding & Attendance Officer to start as soon as possible on a term-time only permanent contract. The salary for this role is from £25,568 to £29,128 per annum.

You will develop and maintain safeguarding procedures with support from the Designated Safeguarding Lead, undertake Deputy DSL duties, and help raise attendance for pupils aged 8–16 with SEMH needs. Eden is a small, caring school that values SHINE and supports staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils in education or social care settings.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and KCSIE to ensure effective procedures.
• Experience of working with external agencies, including local authority child protection services and police.
• Ability to relate well to young people and understand their needs.
• Ability to advise staff on safeguarding strategies.
• Understands the need for effective relationships with parents, carers and the community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safeguarding procedures with support from the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Undertake duties of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Support the school in raising attendance and helping pupils achieve.
• Work within the Pupil Support Team to support pupils in school.

Skills

Pupil support

Safeguarding knowledge

External agencies liaison

Youth engagement

Safeguarding guidance

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

Eden School is seeking a Safeguarding & Attendance Officer to start as soon as possible on a term-time only permanent contract. The salary for this role is from £25,568 to £29,128 per annum.

You will develop and maintain safeguarding procedures with support from the Designated Safeguarding Lead, undertake Deputy DSL duties, and help raise attendance for pupils aged 8–16 with SEMH needs. Eden is a small, caring school that values SHINE and supports staff development.