Safeguarding & Inclusion Manager

Camp Beaumont Group Limited; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Beaumont UK Operations seeks a dedicated Safeguarding and Inclusion Manager to lead safeguarding, SEND support and inclusive practices across the Southeast region. The role requires agile travel to camps and collaboration with Operations Directors to uphold the highest safeguarding standards.

You'll develop policies, guide staff, and ensure safe, welcoming experiences for all children, including those with additional needs, within our expanding holiday childcare programme.

Qualifications

• Proven safeguarding experience in a children setting or equivalent.
• Ability to travel across the Southeast region.
• DBS check in place or willing to obtain.
• Excellent communication with staff, families and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and update safeguarding and inclusion policies.
• Act as Safeguarding Lead; advise staff on safeguarding matters.
• Respond to safeguarding queries by phone or email.
• Liaise with local authorities, police and social services as required.
• Support inclusive practices and reasonable adjustments for SEND.
• Deliver training and monitor staff compliance across sites.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Communication skills

SEND knowledge

First Aid certification

Education

Social work qualification

Teaching qualification

Child protection qualification

Tools

Patronas safeguarding software

Job description

Camp Beaumont is a leading provider of school holiday childcare, offering children exciting opportunities to learn, play and make lasting memories in a safe and supportive environment.

With a focus on fun, personal development and inclusion, we aim to ensure every child feels welcome, valued and able to get the most out of their time at camp. Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing an environment where children can thrive.

Job Purpose

Safeguarding & Inclusion Manager

Safeguarding and Inclusion Manager

Camp Beaumont UK Operations

About Camp Beaumont

Camp Beaumont is a leading provider of school holiday childcare, offering children exciting opportunities to learn, play and make lasting memories in a safe and supportive environment.

With a focus on fun, personal development and inclusion, we aim to ensure every child feels welcome, valued and able to get the most out of their time at camp. Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing an environment where children can thrive.

Job Purpose

To ensure that children have a fun, safe and inclusive experience during their time at Camp Beaumont by providing safeguarding and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support.

The Safeguarding and Inclusion Advisor will be responsible for supporting safeguarding and inclusion across Camp Beaumont, ensuring that children's individual needs are understood, appropriate support is in place and the highest safeguarding standards are maintained.

This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring travel across the Southeast region. Regular visits to camps during operational periods will be required to provide support with safeguarding concerns, observe practice and assist with managing children's challenging behaviour.

The role involves working closely with the Operations Managers, Operations Directors, Customer Experience Team, Operations Coordinators, Camp Management teams and other colleagues across Camp Beaumont to promote best practice, support staff and ensure the safety, wellbeing and engagement of all children, particularly those with SEND or additional needs.

As Camp Beaumont continues to develop and expand its services, the role may also evolve to include supporting the development and implementation of Alternative Provision programmes, as well as providing safeguarding advice and support in relation to residential programmes. This will involve helping to establish appropriate safeguarding processes, guidance and support to ensure these programmes operate safely and in line with relevant requirements and best practice.

Key Role Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Policy and Procedure Development

• Develop, review and update safeguarding and inclusion policies and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and best practice.

• Ensure policies and procedures are easily accessible and understood by all staff, volunteers and visitors.

Safeguarding Management

• Work closely with the Operations Directors, who lead safeguarding provision within their respective business units.

• Serve as a designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation, providing advice, guidance and support to staff on safeguarding matters.

• Respond promptly and effectively to routine queries received by the Safeguarding team by phone or email.

• Manage and respond to safeguarding concerns and disclosures, following established procedures through to completion and escalating to relevant authorities where necessary.

• Maintain accurate records of safeguarding incidents and actions taken.

• Liaise with external agencies, including local authorities, police and social services, as required.

• Manage the relationship with Patronas, Camp Beaumont's safeguarding management software provider.

Inclusion Support

• Work with parents/carers and the Customer Experience Team to gather information about children's individual needs, including SEND, medical conditions and allergies.

• Communicate directly with parents/carers regarding safeguarding and SEND queries, liaising with Operations Managers to support responses to customer complaints.

• Develop and implement individual support plans for children with SEND where appropriate, ensuring reasonable adjustments are made to facilitate their participation in camp activities.

• Provide advice and guidance to staff on inclusive practices, behaviour management and supporting children with diverse needs.

• Monitor the effectiveness of inclusion strategies and make recommendations for improvement.

• Advise parents/carers on when 1:1 support may be required and explain the relevant application processes.

• Understand children's challenging behaviour and provide support with de-escalating situations when required.

• Ensure that Camp Beaumont provides an inclusive environment for all children, including those with medical conditions and allergies.

Training and Development

• Ensure a robust training programme is in place covering safeguarding and inclusion.

• Regularly monitor training to ensure Camp Beaumont remains compliant across its e-learning and face-to-face training programmes.

• Provide ongoing support and mentoring to staff on safeguarding and inclusion matters.

Quality Assurance

• Monitor the implementation of safeguarding and inclusion policies and procedures across all camp locations.

• Travel to Camp Beaumont locations to conduct safeguarding and inclusion audits and provide support to teams as needed.

• Gather feedback from children, parents/carers and staff to inform continuous improvement.

Communication and Collaboration

• Develop and maintain effective communication channels with parents/carers, staff and external agencies.

• Work collaboratively with Camp Management teams and other colleagues to promote a culture of safeguarding and inclusion.

Typical Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a role requiring a good understanding of safeguarding practices, preferably within a children's setting, such as education, childcare, youth work or Alternative Provision.

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.

• Experience of managing and responding to safeguarding concerns.

• An understanding of SEND and inclusive practices.

• Experience of delivering and monitoring training programmes.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Relevant qualifications, such as social work, teaching or child protection qualifications (desirable).

• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which Camp Beaumont will obtain.

• First Aid and/or safeguarding certifications (desirable).

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic Thinker: Able to develop and implement operational strategies that align with company goals.

• Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving targets and delivering exceptional results.

• Problem-Solver: Able to identify and resolve operational challenges effectively.

• Communicator: Communicates openly and effectively with colleagues and teams, helping them understand the bigger picture and influencing others to achieve positive outcomes.

• Customer-Focused: Committed to providing exceptional customer service.

Closing Date

2026-11-02