Designated Safeguarding Lead - Opus People Solutions : Job Details

Opus People Solutions is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) near Royston.

If you're passionate about safeguarding and pastoral care, we want to hear from you!

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading provider of care and education. As Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a critical role in managing safeguarding concerns and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and enhance safeguarding and behaviour practices in line with CQC, Ofsted, and statutory guidelines.
• Oversee the daily execution of safeguarding, behaviour, pastoral, and wellbeing policies.
• Provide data to the Senior Leadership Team and Governors.
• Deliver safeguarding and behaviour training for staff through CPD initiatives.
• Support the school business manager with audits and compliance reports.
• Collaborate with parents/carers, staff, and external agencies on intervention strategies.
• Assist Service Leads in the strategic development of behaviour, pastoral care, and wellbeing policies.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
• Career development opportunities
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease and bike-to-work schemes

What We're Looking For:

• DSL Training Level 3 or above
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English

Ready to take the next step in your safeguarding career? Apply now! We will be in touch.