Strategic Safeguarding Lead (Fixed-Term)

Sherbert Jobs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherbert Jobs is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our thriving department from 5 January 2027 (or sooner) until 26 March 2027. You will lead the operational aspects of safeguarding, including advising staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and taking part in strategy discussions with partners.

You will also contribute to the assessment of children and participate in inter-agency meetings to strengthen safeguarding across the

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational aspects of safeguarding, including providing advice and support to other staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters
• Take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings
• Contribute to the assessment of children

Job description

Sherbert Jobs is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our thriving department from 5 January 2027 (or sooner) until 26 March 2027. You will lead the operational aspects of safeguarding, including advising staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and taking part in strategy discussions with partners.

You will also contribute to the assessment of children and participate in inter-agency meetings to strengthen safeguarding across the