Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead DDSL
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- England,West Midlands,Birmingham
- full-time
- £30,505 - £33,882 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £30,505 - £33,882 per annum - SS4
Job type: Fixed-Term (to end September 2025), Full Time
University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.
The Role:
University College Birmingham are seeking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for a fixed term periodfor our busy and friendly safeguarding team, part of the Student Services and Wellbeing directorate.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all UCB students, aged 16+, whether studying on one of our college or university courses. The DDSL will assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Head of FE Pastoral Support in all matters relating to safeguarding by addressing concerns effectively and proactively.
You will work 1-1 with students, liaising with their families or guardians, as well as advising and supporting teaching and professional services staff who raise concerns. You will understand child and adult safeguarding processes and organisations locally as well as nationally. You will have excellent time management and communication skills and be able to deal with a crisis in a calm and effective manner.
So, if you are looking for a new opportunity, apply now!
Benefits:
*Generous allocation of annual leave
*26 days’ paid leave per year
*12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
*Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
*Employer Contributions - 20.9%
*Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
*Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
*Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
*Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
*A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
*Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
*Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Sunday 5th January 2025
Interview Dates - TBC.
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
Candidates with experience of; Student Safeguarding Manager, Student Support Manager, Student Safeguarding Officer, Safeguarding Lead, will also be considered for this role.
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £30,505 - £33,882 per annum - SS4
Job type: Fixed-Term (to end September 2025), Full Time
University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.
The Role:
University College Birmingham are seeking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for a fixed term periodfor our busy and friendly safeguarding team, part of the Student Services and Wellbeing directorate.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all UCB students, aged 16+, whether studying on one of our college or university courses. The DDSL will assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Head of FE Pastoral Support in all matters relating to safeguarding by addressing concerns effectively and proactively.
You will work 1-1 with students, liaising with their families or guardians, as well as advising and supporting teaching and professional services staff who raise concerns. You will understand child and adult safeguarding processes and organisations locally as well as nationally. You will have excellent time management and communication skills and be able to deal with a crisis in a calm and effective manner.
So, if you are looking for a new opportunity, apply now!
Benefits:
*Generous allocation of annual leave
*26 days’ paid leave per year
*12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
*Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
*Employer Contributions - 20.9%
*Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
*Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
*Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
*Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
*A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
*Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
*Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Sunday 5th January 2025
Interview Dates - TBC.
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
Candidates with experience of; Student Safeguarding Manager, Student Support Manager, Student Safeguarding Officer, Safeguarding Lead, will also be considered for this role.
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