Senior Safeguarding Lead

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Senior Safeguarding Lead reporting directly to the Director of Safeguarding and Student Services (DS&SS). The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality safeguarding services across the college. This is a cross campus role, requiring travel between sites. However, base campus can be negotiated.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
* Assist the DS&SS in overseeing the delivery of Safeguarding (Child Protection & Adults at Risk) and the Prevent Duty.
* Effectively lead and manage the Campus Safeguarding Leads (CSLs) and the Student Mentor for Looked After Children.
Professional Advice and Support:
* Offer professional advice and support on safeguarding matters to both staff and students.
* Liaise and meet with external bodies to ensure effective collaboration.
* Deliver training to staff and students on safeguarding matters.
Specialised Safeguarding Support:
* Provide specific safeguarding support for Higher Education and Apprenticeship students.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Management:
* Assist the DS&SS in cross-college management of equality, diversity, and inclusion aspects.
* Develop and implement policies to ensure compliance with equality legislation.
* Ensure that all students can develop their understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Training and Awareness:
* Ensure all staff receive relevant child protection training and are aware of college safeguarding procedures.
Collaboration and Support:
* Work collaboratively with internal staff, external agencies, and professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support and interventions.
* Attend meetings and carry out actions as required.
About You
Successful candidates should:
* Hold a safeguarding qualification at L3 or a minimum of L2 with a willingness to work towards L3.
* Provide evidence of a depth of understanding and continuous professional development related to safeguarding.
* Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Government policy and initiatives on learning and skills.
* Have experience in effective staff and performance management, including setting targets, monitoring, and appraisals.
About Us
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our benefits include a competitive salary 30 days annual leave for Professional Services Staff, 37 days annual leave for Academic Staff and 35 days annual leave for management staff (plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period). You will also be automatically enrolled into either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, have access to our employee assistance programme (EAP) and enjoy other benefits such as discounts with a wide variety of retailers and free car parking on-site.
Please note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.