Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Salary: Starting at £28,875 per annum and increases after a 6 month probationary period.

This is an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

EDClass is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. To be successful in this role, you must be eligible to receive a DBS check that is relevant to the post.

Main Responsibilities;

Deal with Questionnaire Alerts ensuring processes and policies are adhered to
Deal with Safeguarding Alerts ensuring processes and policies are adhered to
Liaise with the Teaching Team and Account Managers with regards to safeguarding alerts, whilst also being responsible for handling and reporting child and vulnerable adult protection issues
For major safeguarding incidents, liaise with the Senior DSL and communicate the situation, so relevant authorities can be contacted by the Senior DSL if required
Update Zoho CRM timely and accurately with regards to any alerts
Conduct EDSupport chat checks on a weekly basis, to ensure any safeguarding concern has not been missed.
Complete Safeguarding Incident Report Forms for major safeguarding incidents. Forms to be completed timely, accurately and giving a true account of what has happened. Ensure that completed Safeguarding Incident Report Forms are uploaded to Zoho Work Drive. Safeguarding Incident Report Forms must be completed the same day
Create and maintain relationships with commissioning schools’ DSLs
Deal with alerts highlighted in Marking i.e. bad language
Update and send a weekly report with regards to relationships with schools to the Customer Service Manager, DSL and the Safeguarding Trustee
Update and send a weekly report of all Safeguarding Incident Report Forms completed to the Customer Service Manager, DSL and the Safeguarding Trustee
Monitor and evaluate the Questionnaire and Safeguarding Alerts dashboard in Zoho
Carry out any other duties commensurate to the needs of the business, or as requested by your Line Manager or Senior Leadership Team

Personal Skills required for this role;

Good time management skills
Keep calm in difficult situations and ensure that all safeguarding issues are dealt with appropriately and adhered to processes and procedures
Building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to staff’s positions
Showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
Not undermining fundamental British Values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Staff must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the company, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality
Flexible approach to working
Ability to use own initiative
Good knowledge of the education & skills sector
Good report writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisation skills
Good problem-solving skills

Qualifications & Knowledge required for this role;

English and Maths GCSE A*-C or equivalent – Essential

A minimum of a year’s experience in a safeguarding role – Essential

Confident in using ICT for a range of purposes – Essential

DSL Safeguarding qualification (Level 3) – Essential

Advanced safeguarding certificate – Desirable

Multi-agency safeguarding/child protection practice experience within a statutory agency setting – Essential

Experience in working with children, vulnerable learners, young people and adults at risk – Essential

Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation (KCSIE 2023) – Essential

Sound basic knowledge of SEN Code of Practice – Essential

Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted stages and grading, mental health, EHCP, CAHMS and SEND – Essential

The above accurately reflects the duties and skills as the Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead with EDClass Ltd.