Safeguarding and Welfare Office Senior Leadership Role

Location

Staffordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Location: Bladon House School, Staffordshire

Salary

Start date negotiable- September 2024 at the latest

Salary –competitive and negotiable dependent on experience

Job Info

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to come and work at our unique school and care home within the Senior Leadership team. You will work within the pastoral team as the Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to make a difference to our young people who are at the heart of everything that we do. You will be the Designated Safeguarding lead working alongside a highly effective safeguarding team across the Care and Education provision

We pride ourselves on being a ‘Good’ school where the Personal Development of Pupils and their Behaviour and Attitudes are Outstanding. We are proud to say that our care provision is Outstanding.

The role is suited to an experienced pastoral leader who has considerable experience in working with young people with SEND. This can be within an education, care or social work setting. You need a relevant education or social care qualification equivalent to a minimum Level 5 diploma to be eligible for this role.

What you can expect from us:

• 52 week contract paid monthly with 10 weeks holiday (additional 5 days holiday through toil)
• Employee Assistance Programme, pension and The Bladon Perks which include:
• Well-being treatment contribution
• Termly breakfast rolls
• The famous monthly wellbeing treat box
• A team dedicated to the well-being of all staff
• Regular Training and CPD opportunities
• A positive and supportive working environment
• A specialist setting in a rural environment that prides itself on its outdoor and community-based learning opportunities
• The opportunity to greet our farm animals as you drive to work each morning J

The job role:

• To be the Senior Designated Safeguarding lead for the whole School and to ensure that all young people lead safe and healthy lifestyles and that all staff are engaged in and follow best practice and SENAD policy in every aspect of pupil health, wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding.
• To ensure the School meets all regulatory compliance in the area of Safeguarding
• To compile data and statistics for senior leaders and external bodies and provide accompanying analysis in order to evidence and improve outcomes for young people.

Bladon House School is an Independent Special School, with an onsite Children’s Home. We cater for up to 60 young people from 5-19 with Special Educational Needs including autism, attachment, PWS, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, communication needs, therapeutic needs (including speech and language and sensory processing needs) and associated challenging behaviour.

A school visit prior to application is HUGLEY RECOMMENDED so that you can see for yourself our amazing school, Children’s Home and young people.

Please contact [email protected] to book a visit

We look forward to seeing you and showcasing just what Bladon House is all about.

Bladon House School and the SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment.  As part of the appointment process we will undertake checks to ensure that you do not pose a risk of harm to children or young people – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks including online checks. This shall also include an employer reference obtained prior to interview.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

For further information and to download an application pack contact Rachel Ashford, Senior HR Officer on 01283 563787

Closing date:      March 22nd 2024

Date for interviews: Week commencing:  March 25th 2024

Bladon House School, Newton Solney, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0TA

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