Designated Safeguarding Leader - Full Time - Small Heath
A mainstream secondary school based in Small Heath are looking for a Designated Safeguarding Leader to join their school on a full time basis immediately. This is a long term position and with the right candidate, the school are open to offering a permanent position.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- GCSE in English and Math's at Grade C/level 4 or equivalent
- Currently qualified as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or held a previously accredited safeguarding qualification.
- Safeguarding training - multi agency working.
- A full Enhanced Disclosure with Child Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Right to Work in the UK
DESIRABLE
- Additional qualifications as evidence of supporting children and/or their families with additional needs.
- Diploma in Social Work with Children and Family to Level 4.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- Evidence of experience of working with children and families in difficulty and crisis
- Experience of multi-agency working including childcare, health and social care
- Experience of Safeguarding procedures
- Working as part of a team
- Demonstrable experience of working in a DSL role within a school or other organisation that deals with children and young adults.
- Experience of handling large amounts of sensitive data and upholding the principles of confidentiality
DESIRABLE
- Experience of using Attendance and Safeguarding systems within schools (e.g. CPOMS)
- Experience of working with children in the primary phase
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Demonstrate competence in written and verbal communications, including the communication of highly complex/sensitive information.
- The ability to identify examples of poor practice and to raise concerns promptly and coherently through Senior Leadership Team.
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