Designated Safeguarding Lead

4 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Mercedes-Benz Group Full time

We are seeking to recruit a **Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)** to join the team on the Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Programme.

The roles and responsibilities outlined by KCSE will be added as an addendum to the job description of the appointed DSL, and it will be updated in line with any relevant changes/updates made by the DfE Guidance at any time.

The Department for Education Guidance states that:
“The designated safeguarding lead should take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection (including online safety). This should be explicit in the role holder’s job description. This person should have the appropriate status and authority within the programme to carry out the duties of the post. They should be given the time, funding, training, resources and support to provide advice and support to other staff on child welfare and child protection matters, to take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, and/or to support other staff to do so, and to contribute to the assessment of apprentices”.

**Purpose of Job**

It is every employee’s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons he/she is responsible for or comes into contact with. Therefore, every employee will be required to hold a current enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Scheme) certificate.

As the safeguarding Lead you will provide professional advice and support on safeguarding matters to staff and associates, and ensure the organisation is fully compliant in their safeguarding case management and statutory duty and responsibilities.

You will also manage safeguarding casework as well as liaising and meeting with external bodies, and occasionally delivering training.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Experience of working in a role where safeguarding/child protection is a key element (Essential)
- Understanding of current legislation around safeguarding in particular within Apprenticeships (Essential)
- Knowledge of Keeping children safe in education (KCSiE) (Essential)
- Prevent duty (Essential)
- Knowledge of Ofsted (Essential)
- Able to build strategic relationships both internally and externally (Essential)
- To work as part of a team rota at evenings and weekends providing support and guidance as required (Desirable)
- Experience of working in Apprenticeship Training Provider (Desirable)
- Knowledge of multi-agency working and partnership (Desirable)

**Personal Qualities**
- Highly personable and approachable
- Motivated by their own professional development
- Excellent team player
- Self-motivated
- Highly organised and attention to detail

**Pre-employment Checks**

**Employment**

**Place of Work & Hours**

Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Academy, Tongwell, Milton Keynes. There will also be times when it may be necessary to work from home, or from an alternative client location (such as a Mercedes Retailer, or Hotel).

**Salary & Benefits**

Upto £28,000 per annum dependng on experience. 25 Days Paid Annual Leave. Calex Employee Benefits Package (inc. High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme).

**Salary**: Up to £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location



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