Job Title: Designated Safeguard Lead Location: Rochdale, Lancashire Contract: Long Term Position Hours: Full Time, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Start Date: ASAP Pay: Negotiable, depending on experience Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and qualified Designated Safeguard Lead for a SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) school located in Rochdale, Lancashire. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the safeguarding of all learners within the school, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for the development and wellbeing of every child. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as the main point of contact for all concerns relating to safeguarding and child protection within the school. - Take lead responsibility for managing and responding to safeguarding issues, providing advice and support to staff as necessary. - Work closely with students, staff, parents, and external agencies to promote the welfare and safety of pupils. - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidelines, and best practices, implementing changes to school policies and procedures where necessary. - Ensure that all safeguarding records are kept securely and in compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements. - Organise and manage the referral process of suspected abuse or neglect to the relevant statutory agencies. - Conduct and oversee safeguarding and child protection training for all staff to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities and can identify signs of abuse and neglect. - Promote an environment that encourages students to discuss any concerns and ensure that they are listened to, taken seriously, and kept informed about the actions taken to protect them. - Work collaboratively with other staff to contribute to the pastoral care and support of students. - Report directly to the senior leadership team and governing body on safeguarding matters and contribute to the strategic planning for safeguarding within the school. Qualifications: - Hold a current Designated Safeguard Lead Certificate (Note: Training for this qualification is NOT provided and must already be obtained). - Significant experience in a similar role, preferably within a SEMH or similar educational setting. - Excellent knowledge of safeguarding children legislation, guidance, and best practice. - Proven track record of working effectively with multi-agency teams to support safeguarding and child protection. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively and discreetly with confidential information. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role. We encourage you to apply promptly as interviews will commence on a rolling basis until the position is filled. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Barker on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> James Barker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>