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We are looking for a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the Targeted Provision team on a permanent and remote basis, working to support the communication of our vision and mission to the wider educational community as we drive forward support for the UK’s vulnerable young people.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK.

We work with schools and local authorities to provide specialist tutors and mentors for children and young people with additional educational needs.

We also support mentoring and engagement / re-engagement for young people in need of Alternative Provision. We believe that with the right support and role model in their lives, every child can grow in confidence and succeed in learning.

Our philosophy of team growth and development is person-centred and ethos-led, ensuring that every member of the company is aligned with our mission and can deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people we support.

We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of safeguarding for our children and young people. We work exclusively with vulnerable learners, and it is crucial that we maintain the highest standard of safeguarding and child protection for those young people receiving our support. Due to the vulnerable nature of the young people we support, we manage a high number of concerns on a daily basis. The role holder will be supported by three deputy DSLs who are also carrying out other roles. This role is a crucial element of ensuring that our child-centred approach is of the highest quality.

What we can offer you

• A starting salary of £35,000p/a (negotiable depending on experience)
• Six monthly salary reviews
• The flexibility of a remote role
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including unlimited access to the full Tes CPD suite
• Termly company events with the wider Targeted Provision Team
• Working within an early-stage company focussed on the development and wellbeing of its team, with BUPA cash-plan and 24/7 employee assistance programme
• A place within an ambitious and fast-growing company of child-centred individuals committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better
• The opportunity to be heard, make real change within the team, and be part of the growth of an ambitious organisation

We are excited to offer this extensive benefits package to ensure we can work with the most impact-led individuals the UK has to offer!

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead in accordance with KCSiE Annex B, taking lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the organisation.
• To lead on the implementation of Targeted Provision’s child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures, including responding to concerns or allegations of abuse, managing referrals, and liaising with external agencies such as social services or the police.
• To lead on Targeted Provision’s response to serious safeguarding incidents, ensuring that appropriate action is taken and that all relevant parties are informed.
• To maintain accurate and confidential records of safeguarding concerns and referrals, ensuring they are securely stored in line with data protection requirements.
• To act as the main point of contact for external agencies regarding safeguarding and child protection, including attending Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) meetings as required.
• To ensure that Targeted Provision’s safeguarding policies and procedures are up-to-date, reviewed regularly, and accessible to all team members.
• To provide advice and support to team members on child protection and safeguarding matters.
• To ensure that all team members are aware of their responsibilities and trained appropriately in relation to safeguarding children and young people.
• To develop and deliver safeguarding and child protection training to team members.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of Targeted Provision’s wider safeguarding strategy, ensuring that it reflects best practice and is reviewed regularly.
• Working outside of your contracted hours from time to time to respond to safeguarding concerns that are reported outside of 10am - 7pm.
• To make referrals to other internal stakeholders, including the Prevent lead, the FGM lead where necessary.
• To make referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service where a tutor is dismissed or resigns in circumstances where there has been actual harm, or risk of harm, to a child.
• To liaise with the wider Cavendish safeguarding group as required.
• Any other duties that are reasonably in line with the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead

You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. You will be experienced in the Alternative Provision space, with a proven track record of child-centredness and ensuring the vulnerable learners are safeguarded to the highest standard.

Required

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) certification.
• Previous experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Excellent knowledge of child protection and safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practice.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and work under pressure.
• An excellent eye for detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience using Airtable, Front or similar CRMs
• Experience within a small and fast-paced team
• Experience in a customer facing role

Our hiring process

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. We take Safer Recruitment seriously and only those candidates who are able to demonstrate their ability to safeguard the safety and wellbeing of children and young people will be considered for this role. We will support all successful candidates to complete an enhanced DBS check, including child workforce.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage individuals from all backgrounds so that our team can better share/relate to the experiences of our students.

Applications are being considered on a rolling basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote