Safeguarding & Welfare Manager
Deptford
£21.02 per hour incl. holiday pay
Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated and motivated Safeguarding & Welfare Manager to work in a school located in the London Borough of Lewisham. Are you passionate about safeguarding children and young people? Do you have experience working in a school environment? Then we want to hear from you!
If you are a current or aspiring Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with drive and enthusiasm, who would like to become part of a professional and dedicated team, then this could be the role for you!
This maternity role will run for at least 9 months and is full time / term time only with additional work in the holidays and is to start May 2024
41 weeks + 3 weeks 35 hours a week
Salary from £21.02 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
As a Safeguarding & Welfare Manager, you will be responsible for
... - Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and young people within the school
- You will work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to identify and manage any safeguarding concerns
- You will be working extremely closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, aiding with concerns and completing any necessary administration
- Managing referrals to Local Authority Children Social Care
- Managing the school child protection file
- Raising Awareness - ensuring all staff are aware of school child protection policy and updates
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant qualification in Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Experience of working with CPOMs
- Familiarity with with policies concerning Health & Safety, SEN & Equal Opportunities
- Previous Experience of school based experience
- Excellent administrative and ICT skills, including attention to detail on data entry work, and the ability to multitask
- SIMS experience gained from working in a school, voluntarily or paid, as well as experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
- Effective communication skills, particularly a good written standard of English
- The ability to work with high levels of tact, confidentiality and discretion
- A patient approach towards working with children and adults alike
Benefits
Our staff have a well-deserved reputation as being the best in London and as a reward for your hard work and commitment you will benefit from:
- A dedicated, professional and friendly specialist consultant with a 24 hour on-call facility
- Competitive rates of pay paid weekly, which are fully compliant under the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)
- Access to free CPD course and Safeguarding Training
- A 'recommend a friend' bonus worth up to £300
- Flexible hours and working patterns
If you are interested in this position then please apply with an up to date CV by
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All candidates will be expected to comply with Randstad Education safeguarding policy and an enhanced DBS will be required.
