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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (non-teaching)
Avanti Fields School
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Posted 2 days ago
About this role
About The Role Avanti Fields is seeking a committed and experienced Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (non-teaching) to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and wider school community, you will provide expert guidance, coordinate safeguarding responses and work collaboratively with families and external agencies to ensure that every child feels safe, heard and supported. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference to children's lives and helping them achieve their full potential. School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. What will you do? • Safeguarding and child protection: Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in ensuring the effective implementation of the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures, including online safety, in line with statutory guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education. • Referrals and multi-agency working: Manage and coordinate safeguarding referrals, liaise with children’s social care, police and other external agencies, and contribute to child protection conferences, multi-agency meetings and ongoing support plans. • Staff guidance and support: Act as a key source of safeguarding advice, guidance and expertise for staff, promoting a child-centred culture in which children feel safe, listened to and supported to share concerns. • Safeguarding records, training and awareness: Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date safeguarding records on CPOMS, support information sharing, promote staff awareness of safeguarding developments and contribute to training, audits and the continuous improvement of safeguarding practice. • Pupil welfare and pastoral support: Identify and support vulnerable pupils, including those with additional needs or social worker involvement, through appropriate pastoral and behavioural interventions, working collaboratively to promote their safety, wellbeing, engagement and educational outcomes. What are we looking for? • Degree or other qualification in education or social work field or equivalent experience • Experience of working with children or young adults in an education setting • Experience of liaising with external agencies and professionals on child protection matters • Experience of referring cases of suspected abuse to external agencies including relevant paperwork • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.