Designated Safeguarding Lead

We are currently seeking to appoint a full-time Designated Safeguarding Lead. We are looking for someone who has experience and understanding of working within a school/care environment.

This role will involve working across our school site to lead on safeguarding and child protection, supporting our whole school community and its families.

You will promote safeguarding procedures and legislation across the site and deliver training to our employees and school Governors/Trustees around aspects of safeguarding policies and procedures, including Prevent and equality and diversity.

You will be part of the SLT here at RSB and provide reports as required throughout the school year.

Key requirements for this role include:

• Current, detailed knowledge of child/adult protection pathways and processes
• Ability to liaise closely with internal and external professionals to provide expert advice on safeguarding matters
•  Experience and understanding of service provision to vulnerable children, young people and their families
• Experience of managing own caseload, attending and providing updates at reviews

How to apply:

To apply for this post, please email hr@rsblind.co.uk for an appliation form, job description and person specification. Please note we do not accept CVs. We are Disability Confident Leaders and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome visits from potential candidates, to book this please email hr@rsblind.co.uk

The Charity considers safeguarding to be its highest priority. All posts are subject to a range of pre-employment checks including online searches, a minimum of 3 references, an Enhanced DBS with Barring Check. All in line with Safer Recruitment.