415 Safeguarding jobs in the United Kingdom

Shortlisting: Monday 1st December 

Interview: Tuesday 9th December 

£41,010 - £9,149 + excellent benefits

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities.  Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. 

You will work as part of  the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge.  

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team.

Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 – 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.  There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a Premier League football club’s training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area.

There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The road links are good - the site is located near the M11, Junction 4.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street
  discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here  

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

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Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%

Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.  As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for:

• Comprehensive
  portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.

• Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills.

• A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential

• Full UK driving licence

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the
community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Shortlisting: Monday 1st December 

Interview: Tuesday 9th December 

£41,010 - £9,149 + excellent benefits

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities.  Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. 

You will work as part of  the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge.  

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team.

Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 – 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.  There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a Premier League football club’s training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area.

There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The road links are good - the site is located near the M11, Junction 4.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street
  discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here  

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

< >

Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%

Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.  As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for:

• Comprehensive
  portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.

• Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills.

• A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential

• Full UK driving licence

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the
community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Reports to: Designated Safeguarding Lead 

FTE: 50% 

Overall purpose

The Safeguarding Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing an effective and efficient administrative support service to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). The roleholder will also support the Deputy Safeguarding Leads and the work of the entire K-12 safeguarding team.

Summary of Duties:

• Manage and update safeguarding databases and documents 
• Attend and minute safeguarding meetings
• Document and communicate with teachers and administrators for SST-approved tutoring and Enrichment Lesson forms 
• Schedule meetings for the DSL and Divisional Teams
• Support DSL with attendance records and communication
• Support DSL with the management of safeguarding files for new students and students who have not enrolled
• Organize and work with facilities for on-site Safeguarding Training
• Participate in safeguarding workshops and online training as required
• Coordinate off-campus training for the safeguarding team, including online training 
• Support the DSL with Monitoring and Filtering protocols 
• Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership, and/or leadership of extracurricular activities
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job as requested by the DSL 

Selection criteria

Essential qualifications/experience:

• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children
• A minimum of two years of in-office assistance, preferably in an educational setting
• Good knowledge of Google Suite
• Excellent computer skills and experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases  
• Strong oral and written communication skills with proven attention to detail 
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently, including in the case of urgent situations
• Experience working with children and a sympathetic nature
• Outstanding collaborative skills and a desire to work in a team-focused environment
• A demonstrable commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
• Ability to safeguard sensitive information and uphold confidentiality at all times

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Experience working with Safeguarding systems, such as MyConcern
• Experience working in an educational setting

This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.

The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Diversity and equality of opportunity are cornerstone values of The American School in London. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law.  Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement here .

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/OAT/25763

Location

Unit G.05b - Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1SF

Contract Type

Permanent/Flexible Working

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£50, £54,407.00 Annually (FTE)

HO Central 21-23

Closing Date

9:00am, 10th Oct 2025

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Week commencing 20 October

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About this Role

Ormiston Academies Trust are looking for a Safeguarding Operations Manager, to provide operational leadership to maintain our strong safeguarding culture, ensure robust compliance and risk reduction. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day operational delivery of safeguarding processes across the Trust, working closely with DSLs, Principals and Education Directors to ensure high quality practice.

We are looking for someone with extensive experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or equivalent senior child safeguarding role within social care, youth, police or health service.

You will be a trusted advisor to academy and central team staff, providing advice, guidance case supervision and support on a wide variety of safeguarding related issues.

You will support and embed the implementation of safeguarding policy and practice across the Trust. In this role, you'll contribute to safeguarding quality assurance cycle, including reviewing section 175 returns, review training plans and conduct DSL 1-1 meetings.

This is a full-time remote role, with expectation of travel to OAT academies and offices as required.

About Ormiston Academies Trust

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

There is nothing more important than educating the next generation, and our teams across Ormiston are continuing to undertake excellent work to make sure that the opportunities we provide have the greatest impact for every child and young person. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve.

• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.

• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

About you

We are looking an experienced DSL or equivalent senior child safeguarding role with excellent knowledge of statutory guidance (KCSIE, WTTSC) and inspection frameworks. You'll have shown your ability to lead, having managed individuals or teams.

In this role, you will draw on experience of designing and supporting safeguarding improvement plans whilst collaborating with DSLs and school staff to collate feedback on practice and policy.

You will have excellent organisational, communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders internally and externally.

Using strong analytical skills, you will collect and analyse safeguarding data across the Trust to identify risks, patterns and areas for improvement.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to lead in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits that care for you

We value your hard work and dedication, and we are committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.

When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Generous pension and life cover
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private health insurance.

And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the recruitment team at

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 10 October. Interviews will be held week commencing 20 October.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here:

Amy Branford

Unit G.05b - Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street, Birmingham

West Midlands

B3 1SF

Designated safeguarding lead
Location
Horsham, West Sussex

Contract Type
Permanent, full-time, Term time only

Hours
40 Hours per week

Actual annual salary
Up to £34,361.52

Start Date
January 2026 (or as soon as possible after)

Aurora Vincent House School
We have recently opened as a new SEND Secondary School in the heart of
Horsham, West Sussex
for young autistic people aged Most of our students are coming to us from mainstream education to have access to an adapted National Curriculum delivered in small classes with a focus on meeting their sensory needs and support for their emotional wellbeing.

The Role
This is a fulltime role committed to safeguarding our vulnerable students. You will be integral to building an effective safeguarding culture where all staff are confident and proficient in all aspects of safeguarding concerns. You will be supported by a wider safeguarding team and an SLT who prioritise child protection and safeguarding. As well as DSLs/DDSLs we also welcome applicants whose safeguarding experience has come from roles other than in school.

This is an exciting opportunity within senior leadership where you would be integral to setting up a unique SEND provision and building a bespoke curriculum with the support of Aurora. You would be part of a larger pastoral team too where you would lead on family liaison. You would support and monitor tutor group teams to ensure effective communication with home and you would have dedicated time to train staff.

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Vincent House School when required. Please see below for the full job description

Job Description - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate

• An excellent understanding of safeguarding
• Tenacity, integrity, resourcefulness, resilience and a growth mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a range of disciplines
• Commitment to understanding the dynamics between neurodivergence and safeguarding
• Previous successful support of neurodivergent students
• Experience of supporting families

It is also preferable for candidates to have experience

• of working in an education provision
• supporting students with high anxiety or experiencing mental health difficulties

It is desirable for candidates to have

• L3 in working with children and young people
• Qualifications in behavioural approaches, psychology or social work

Candidates must

• be fully committed to ensuring an outstanding safeguarding culture
• have excellent communication skills for working with families
• have a passion to work in SEND and willingness to keep learning
• be committed to becoming a neuro-informed and neuro-affirmative practitioner

We offer

• A supportive senior leadership team fully committed to Safeguarding with other DSLs in support.
• The chance to work with, and learn from, an onsite clinical team including a Clinical Psychologist. There are also opportunities to be involved in research that will support our students and the wider neurodivergent community in terms of safeguarding, education and mental health.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with others schools, forums, local initiatives and a wide range of external agencies.
• A rare opportunity to be part of a team creating a new school and culture that will change the lives of many young people and their families within the community
• It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services

What we Offer
You will also benefit from a generous package that includes

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease and bike to work schemes
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Private 24 hour GP Service
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more

How to Apply
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be paused or taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled or we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

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A local authority in South East England is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead their Adolescent Safeguarding Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified social work professional to join a forward-thinking service that supports agile working, with a blend of home and office-based flexibility.

Key Benefits Include:

• Salary: £54,636 - £8,953 per annum
• Market supplement of ,000 (eligibility criteria apply)
• Competitive relocation package up to ,000
• Social Work England registration fee paid
• Generous annual leave entitlement (starting at 28 days, rising to 31 days)
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional leave days
• Local government pension scheme
• Paid carer’s leave and volunteering days
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to a comprehensive learning and development hub
• Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping)

About the Service:

The Adolescent Safeguarding Service works with families of children aged 12+, focusing on contextual safeguarding, neglect, and family breakdown. The team promotes relationship-based practice to help families overcome challenges and keep children safely at home. Practitioners benefit from integrated support, including adult mental health workers, domestic abuse specialists, and substance misuse professionals.

Role Overview :

The appointed Team Manager will:

• Lead and develop a team of social workers
• Contribute to strategic planning and policy development
• Ensure safe, effective practice and manageable caseloads
• Promote a collaborative and supportive team culture

Why work for this particular local authority? The Children’s Services are on a journey to becoming an outstanding authority, with a “Good” Ofsted rating and a strong Family Safeguarding model.

Staff benefit from:

• Supportive peer and partner relationships
• Structured professional development via the Children’s Service Academy
• Reflective supervision with a focus on wellbeing
• A welcoming and inclusive team environment

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be registered with Social Work England
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required
• Enhanced DBS and barred list checks will be conducted
• Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities

If you are interested in this role or wish to discuss other opportunities, permanent / locum, please contact Penny Cronje on or email a CV to

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Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities