Mental Health & DDSL

Remedy Recruitment Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education are seeking an experienced Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead & DDSL to join a specialist SEMH setting. You will lead on student wellbeing, mental health support and safeguarding, working with the Headteacher, families and external agencies to ensure pupils feel safe and able to engage with learning.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, Level 3 safeguarding or DSL/DDSL training, and experience with SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH and safeguarding in schools.
• Experience providing safeguarding referrals.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support whole-school mental health, wellbeing and safeguarding provision.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group emotional regulation interventions.
• Support pupils with SEMH, trauma, anxiety and emotional dysregulation.
• Deputise for the DSL when required and manage safeguarding concerns and referrals.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records using CPOMS or MyConcern.
• Collaborate with CAMHS, social care and local authorities.

Skills

Whole-school safeguarding

Emotional regulation

Record-keeping

CPOMS/MyConcern

Communication

Education

Level 3 safeguarding or DSL/DDSL training

Tools

CPOMS

MyConcern

Job description

Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Remedy Education are looking for an experienced Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join a specialist SEMH setting.

This is a great opportunity for a calm, resilient and compassionate professional who can lead on student wellbeing, mental health support and safeguarding across the school. The role will involve working closely with the Headteacher, DSL, SENCO, families and external agencies to ensure pupils feel safe, supported and able to engage with learning.

Position: Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead & DDSL
Location: SEMH School
Pay: £150-£175 per day
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP / September start available
School Type: SEMH Setting

The Role:

• Lead and support whole-school mental health, wellbeing and safeguarding provision
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group emotional regulation interventions
• Support pupils with SEMH, trauma, anxiety, EBSA and emotional dysregulation
• Deputise for the DSL when required, including managing concerns, disclosures and referrals
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records using systems such as CPOMS or MyConcern
• Work with CAMHS, social care, local authorities and other external agencies
• Attend and contribute to safeguarding, CIN, CP and multi-agency meetings
• Deliver staff guidance and CPD around safeguarding, de-escalation and trauma-informed practice
• Support parents and carers with advice around emotional wellbeing and child safety

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with complex SEMH needs
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience making referrals
• Level 3 safeguarding or DSL/DDSL training
• A background in mental health, wellbeing, pastoral care, counselling, psychology, social work or education
• Confidence managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills
• Experience within an SEMH school, PRU or Alternative Provision is highly desirable
• A valid enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping create a safe, trauma-informed school environment.

If you have any questions please call 0208 418 1390 or ask for Dylan at Remedy Education.