Safeguarding Lead

Holy Trinity Catholic School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified Designated Safeguarding lead to support the social, emotional, mental health and well-being of our students This will include outreach work with families and collaboration with external agencies including Children’s Services and Family Connect. Applicants will need to: Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies Carry out the role of DSL and Lead on Early Help; supporting with home visits, parental engagement, pupil support & safeguarding Work closely with colleagues, families and outside agencies to attend child protection meetings & record keeping around safeguarding concerns Have the ability to complete detailed written professional reports/maintain robust, accurate and timely records on school system Have the ability to keep calm and work well under pressure Work independently on cases relating to safeguarding concerns Support the DSL and Pastoral teams, managing lower level concerns One to one mentoring and support to improve academic progress and learning Remain professional at all times & understand the need for complete confidentiality Support the Catholic ethos of the school Be prepared to undertake any necessary training/lead staff training Hybrid Working available during holidays This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to join our school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff to share the commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and a social media check, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Any incidents or issues identified from the search will be explored with the applicant at interview. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. A copy of our school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the school’s website.