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.

For more information on this role, please contact Academics Ltd on (phone number removed)