Purpose
To support the Academy Safeguarding function, ensuring effective plans are in place to cater for the needs of the Academy.
The Role
- Support the effective delivery of a Safeguarding function.
- Service the needs of the Academy, working with colleagues and external partners to meet the targets established.
- Support the Safeguarding lead to ensure that the Academy Safeguarding service is efficiently delivered, working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve targets set.
- Ensure there is strict Safeguarding compliance throughout the academy.
- Support and maintain an effective Safeguarding Policy.
- Support the delivery of Safeguarding Training.
- Contribute to the Academy Operations Team delivery of a world class support function.
The Person
- Technical and practical knowledge in safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk evidenced by a relevant professional qualification – as safeguarding leader you will need to have a significant level of professional knowledge to provide the best safeguarding outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, able to manage conflict and handle difficult and or sensitive issues.
- Able to supervise, mentor and support staff remotely.
- Must have demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding in a range of settings and across diverse communities.
- Experience of implementing change within safeguarding settings, working collaboratively across wider teams and empowering colleagues to be effective within all aspects of safeguarding practice.
- Experience of building and maintaining relationships with external agencies, referral pathways and organizations.
- Experience of performance improvement in a complex organization using all forms of data.
Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level.
MUFC Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk in our workplace.
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