Join to apply for the Homes Safeguarding Officer - South role at Witherslack Group.
Closing Date: 16th November
Interviews: 26th November
Remote role. Travel required across the South West and South East.
Overview
We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.
Salary
Up to £50,000.
Responsibilities
The Homes Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Homes Managers and others to ensure that their practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding. They will support Homes Managers to develop a robust safeguarding culture within their homes, work with the Head of Safeguarding to support homes and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation, and in the development and delivery of training for DSLs and home based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group.
You will provide day-to-day advice and guidance to Homes Managers and others in relation to safeguarding cases and undertake safeguarding audits in homes to ensure compliance within current frameworks and ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. Record keeping must be robust and in line with best practice.
You will manage safeguarding data and produce safeguarding data reports as required.
Qualifications
* Substantial safeguarding expertise – at least 5 years’ experience managing safeguarding and welfare cases, particularly for looked after children, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or in a senior children’s home role.
* Strong regulatory and policy knowledge – thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding partnership arrangements.
* Proven leadership and advisory skills – experience working at a senior level, supporting children’s homes to resolve safeguarding deficits, and acting as a trusted source of advice, guidance, and expertise for staff.
* Training and development experience – ability to design, deliver and evaluate safeguarding and child protection training, underpinned by a strong portfolio of CPD and evidence of embedding learning from practice reviews into practice.
* Excellent professional skills – strong communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, flexibility to prioritise competing demands, produce clear reports, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Benefits
* Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 dependent on experience.
* Medical cover for opticians, dentist appointments and other health expenses.
* Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays).
* Flexible benefits package – adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance.
* Wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
* Beautiful working environments with top facilities.
* Refer a friend scheme offering a £1,000 bonus each time.
Contact
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding at 07469143799.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Education
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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