Job Title: Safeguarding Manager Location: London (Home based) Salary: £36,791 Job type: Full-time, Permanent. Monday – Friday, Flexible hours. The Company: Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. The Candidate: The successful candidate will be an accountable and influential leader, have a demonstrable track record and expertise in implementing and auditing safeguarding policies and working practices, and be passionate about protecting our vulnerable clients. If you are an effective relationship builder, able to maintain self-discipline and integrity at all times, have experience of data analysis and report writing, are looking for an exciting role within an ever-growing, fast paced organisation, we’d love to hear from you! The Role: We are currently looking for a Safeguarding Manager to join our vibrant and committed Migrant Help team, on a Permanent Contract. As Safeguarding Manager, you will review and evaluate existing processes, provide training, leadership and expert professional advice on all aspects of safeguarding. The successful candidate will be responsible for line managementof the members of the Safeguarding team, including completing supervisions, one to one meetingsand appraisals. As the role is varied and multi- functional in nature,there is a requirement that the post holder will need toassess the changing business needs and re-prioritise work as required. Duties and responsibilities: Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads and Officers across all contracts Work collaboratively to continually strengthen the approach to safeguarding Develop and maintain safeguarding strategies and quality standards Work with the Designated Safeguarding Leads to audit safeguarding practice Develop and improve appropriate escalation processes Work with key external stakeholders Support staff on safeguarding matters, offering clear direction and advice Support the charity with HR safeguarding and safer recruitment practices Review high level incidents Take ownership of the Safeguarding Hub team’s site Ensure staff receive regular updates on any legislative or policy changes Produce regular news items for staff on safeguarding Embed the safeguarding principals throughout Migrant Help Further reinforce safeguarding as a golden thread through Migrant Help Lead on any lessons learned events Explore data relating to safeguarding, identifying any trends or areas of concern Experience and Skills: A demonstrable ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, including well developed report writing and presentation skills Excellent administrative and organisation skills, with great attention to detail Ability to work in a timely fashion dealing with challenging and changing needs, reprioritising and delegating work as necessary An understanding and observance of impartiality and confidentiality Highly dedicated with a genuine interest in Migrant Help, its values and our clients Benefits: Flexibility and work life balance Enhanced family friendly provisions Additional holiday entitlements Perkbox benefits Non-contributory pension scheme Please click on the APPLY button to complete the application form for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Asylum seeker support worker, Adult safeguarding manager, Immigration adviser, Refugee resettlement officer, Social Worker, Support Worker, Human rights advocate, Migrant rights coordinator, Community outreach worker, Domestic violence advocate, NGO program manager, Humanitarian aid worker, international development worker, Immigration lawyer, social worker, Diversity and inclusion manager.
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