REED Further Education are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join a well-established Further Education provider in South London on an ongoing temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, working closely with the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team to provide high-quality support and intervention for learners.

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

South London

35 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday

Ongoing Temporary Assignment

£18-£25ph

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Opportunity

The role:

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in managing safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Lead and coordinate safeguarding meetings and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records and documentation.
• Work proactively with external agencies including Social Care, Local Authorities, Police, Early Help and Mental Health services.
• Deliver safeguarding training, tutorials, and awareness sessions for students and staff.
• Support vulnerable learners through direct intervention and signposting to appropriate services.
• Promote key safeguarding themes including online safety, healthy relationships, wellbeing, and Prevent.
• Assist with risk assessments, welfare plans, and safeguarding referrals.
• Deputise for the Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.

Essential Requirements

• Safeguarding Level 3 qualification or DSL Level 5 qualification
• Previous experience within a safeguarding role in education, social care, youth work, or a related setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice
• Experience liaising with external agencies and multi-agency working
• Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Desirable

• Experience within Further Education, Schools, or Training Providers
• Knowledge of Prevent, KCSIE, online safety, and contextual safeguarding
• Trauma-informed approach to supporting young people
• Experience delivering training, workshops, or group sessions

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

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