Designated Safeguarding Lead

£35,412 - £45,091  Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and thats what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, were proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes.

In short, were enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young peoples needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. Get out what you put in You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge.

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. One of the best environments in SEND The greatest achievements often dont come easy but Hall Cliffe has earned a reputation as a school that can help turn young peoples lives around.

The school is housed in a stunning listed building at the centre of which is a tranquil courtyard that is used for both recreational and therapeutic activities. However, the true centre of everything at Hall Cliffe School are the pupils, which is evident in the unwavering commitment and support that the staff team offer to each young person. The school supports young people with ADHD, ASD, Aspergers or SEMH needs.

What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:
Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday:
Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5% Bring your whole-self to work Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

As well as having at least 3 years experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for:
Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills. A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential Full UK driving licence Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity.

We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace…