Designated Safeguarding Lead & Family Welfare Officer Location: Medway School Type: Specialist SEN Provision Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £26,421 - £33,945 Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by negotiation) The Role Vision for Education is working in partnership with a well-established SEN school in Medway to recruit an experienced and passionate Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Family Welfare Officer. This vital role is at the heart of the school’s commitment to ensuring the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all its pupils—many of whom have complex social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ASD, or learning difficulties. As DSL and Family Welfare Officer, you will work closely with school leaders, external agencies, pupils, and families to maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and to provide proactive family support interventions. Responsibilities Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all child protection policies and procedures are implemented and followed Manage safeguarding concerns, liaising with social services and external professionals Lead on Early Help assessments and support plans Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and multi-agency teams Provide practical and emotional support to families facing barriers to engagement Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date safeguarding records Promote a safeguarding c...