Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy DSL)

Alternative Provision – Hastings/Bexhill Area

Full-Time | Temporary with Potential for Permanent Appointment or Permanent, so flexibility

We are seeking a committed, resilient and highly motivated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy DSL) to join our Alternative Provision setting supporting young people who require additional educational, emotional and behavioural support.

This is a full-time position, initially offered on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. You will support vulnerable young people, liaise with external agencies, maintain safeguarding records, and contribute to creating a safe and nurturing environment where students can thrive.

Essential Skills and Experience

Previous safeguarding experience within an educational, social care, youth work or alternative provision setting.
Strong understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
Experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Ability to identify safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate reporting procedures.
Experience working with vulnerable, disengaged or at-risk young people.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively with parents, carers, schools, local authorities and external agencies.
Strong record-keeping, report-writing and organisational skills.
Calm, professional and resilient approach when managing challenging situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgement.

Desirable Experience

Deputy DSL or DSL training.
Experience using safeguarding systems such as CPOMS.
Knowledge of Early Help processes and multi-agency working.
Experience supporting pupils with SEND, Autism or ADHD.
Understanding of attendance, behaviour and pastoral support strategies.

Personal Qualities

Compassionate and approachable.
Resilient and emotionally intelligent.
Able to build trust and positive relationships with young people.
Proactive and solution-focused.
Committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people.

What We Offer

Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above
position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work
visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink
Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

Provide details for us
to complete reference checks before employment.
Provide an Enhanced DBS
on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can
assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all
share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure
that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new
employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to
all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of
applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not
contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been
unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for
positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed
calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to
reach you. Thank you.*

Francesca Young

francesca@pinktile.co.uk

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