Safeguarding & Wellbeing Manager

South & City College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South & City College Birmingham is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Manager to lead safeguarding across campuses. You will work with the DSL, deputise as Deputy DSL, and support mentors and welfare staff to safeguard learners.

You will manage referrals, multi-agency partnerships, Early Help, and the College's Prevent responsibilities, ensuring compliant, supportive and inclusive practice for Care Experienced Learners and the wider student body.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DSL, acting as Deputy Safeguarding Lead across campuses.
• Lead the Mentors/Welfare staff to support Care Experienced Learners.
• Serve as key contact for Care Experienced Learners; attend multi-agency meetings.
• Advise students on safeguarding matters and update training with legislation.
• Ensure Safeguarding Triage members are trained and developed.
• Review Triage outcomes for best practice and consistency.
• Develop and manage safeguarding files; transfer records between colleges as required.
• Review the safeguarding platform data; ensure staff are registered and trained to report concerns.
• Monitor the safeguarding platform to ensure timely responses.
• Deliver in-house safeguarding and Prevent training per Children Act and KCSIE.
• Incorporate policies into relevant training modules.
• Coordinate safeguarding with Workforce Development and HE for current practice.
• Lead on Early Help referrals and maintain links with external agencies.
• Provide students and safeguarding team with up-to-date service info.
• Attend case conferences and multi-agency meetings as required.
• Lead the Prevent agenda; audit processes like visiting speakers.
• Identify safeguarding trends from records and student feedback; report findings.
• Keep up to date with safeguarding trends and share knowledge.
• Maintain flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Job description

South & City College Birmingham is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Manager to lead safeguarding across campuses. You will work with the DSL, deputise as Deputy DSL, and support mentors and welfare staff to safeguard learners.

You will manage referrals, multi-agency partnerships, Early Help, and the College's Prevent responsibilities, ensuring compliant, supportive and inclusive practice for Care Experienced Learners and the wider student body.