Job Description

Full-time

Operations

Remote

Job Overview

Job title:

Designated Safeguarding Lead x2

Department:

Operations

Reporting to:

Senior Operations Lead

Location:

Remote working

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours of work:

40 hours p/w (Mon - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm)

Salary:

60,334.00?? p?er annum



Purpose of the role



With overall responsibility for implementing and embedding safeguarding across the business, the DSL has oversight of the business quality framework, policy, legislation compliance and quality assurance over safeguarding.



The DSL positively contributes to the safeguarding and welfare of our Service Users and employees, ensuring continuous action is taken to protect and promote welfare for all. Taking the lead on all safeguarding matters, the DSL is accountable for advising and guiding stakeholders to achieve the best ?possible outcomes on all safeguarding matters.



Duties and Responsibilities



Procedures



The DSL will have safeguarding responsibility and oversight of the AAS contract.

The DSL will have a responsibility on an operational day to day basis to promote the safeguarding of CRH Service Users and ensuring that a stable and secure accommodation environment is provided.

To be a main point of contact (FPOC) for a designated region to liaise and build relationships with the Local Authority and police within the region.

To have oversight of safeguarding concerns by subcontracted staff and internal staff in relation to referrals and concerns raised through the Quality Assurance Officers in the region.

It is expected that the DSL will lead investigations of a safeguarding nature to protect Service Users in accommodation.

To ensure that policies and frameworks reflect up to date legislation and are reviewed in a timely manner.

Keep detailed, accurate and secure written records of concerns and referrals in line with GDPR and CRH Policies and procedures.

Authorisation of Mileage and Expenses Claims made by team members.

To conduct 1-2-1 Meetings with team members and hold them to account with their own KPIs and performance indicators. To discuss and document progress and development.

Providing a presence at Strategic and Operational Meetings with the Authority and key stakeholders.

To contribute to the induction programme and training for new/existing staff regarding safeguarding. To have assurance and oversight on training provisions for subcontractors and standards of referrals to local authorities.

To liaise with the management team on operational matters that may lead to or impact on safeguarding.

Coach, support and develop staff understanding to ensure high standards of care, values, ethics, equality and diversity, policies and procedures, legislation and contractual requirements are met.

To maintain the confidential safeguarding information and to share with statutory agencies where threshold is met. Staff are to know information that is pertinent to their safety and role. To ensure there is appropriate consent prior to sharing information with external voluntary partners.

Ensure information sharing supports timely and appropriate decision making, which is based on individual need and prevents harm and supports the wellbeing on the Service Users.

To oversee and seek assurance from staff regarding concerns about children and vulnerable adults.

Liaising with the police, local authorities and other statutory organisations when safeguarding matters arise.

To be a FPOC for local authorities and agencies regarding Safeguarding.

To ensure and have oversight that the CRH staff and subcontractors make safeguarding referrals to the appropriate agencies in line with the Statement of Requirements and local and national policy.

To develop and maintain professional relationships with local authorities, non-government organisations and other agencies regarding safeguarding matters.

To ensure that once a safeguarding referral is made, that all relevant information is shared with the appropriate authorities in line with GDPR, Data Protection and Information Sharing Legislation and Protocols.

To attend where necessary MARAC (including HT), MAPPA, Strategy Group, Core Group, Case Conference and subsequent P.L.O. and Court Hearings.

To liaise with police forces and probation services regarding Service Users accommodated by CRH.

To ensure that there is adequate preparation for meeting in advance of attendance.



Connect and Collaborate



Work closely with your line manager and team members

Collaborate with others, attending meetings as required

Supporting team members and provide on-the-job training

Provide cover for other staff as agreed by line manager



Responsive



Keep up-to-date with all written and verbal communications (i.e. emails/messages/calls).

Ensure all records are maintained and kept up-to-date according to company policies and procedures.



Talented



Monitor own work levels, progress and development in the role

Undertake all core learning and development programmes as required

Undertake relevant learning according to agreed Personal Development Plan



Trusted



All employees are responsible for ensuring any personal data which Clearsprings Group holds and for which they are responsible, is kept securely and is not under any conditions disclosed to any third party unless that third party has been specifically authorised by Clearsprings Group to receive that information and has entered into a confidentiality agreement.



Agile and Diverse



Any other duties within the scope of responsibility and ability, as required, inclusive of providing similar support to any other local company project



Professional



Maintain a good understanding of the legislation of the contract

To carry out functional responsibilities as directed by the CRH Board

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus national bank holidays

Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)

Life Cover (2 x basic salary)

6-month probation period

Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)

Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role

Referral Scheme



Diversity Statement



Clearsprings Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



Modern Slavery Statement



Clearsprings Groups conduct robust checks on any new employee including eligibility to work in the UK to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will.



Safeguarding Statement



Clearsprings Group is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all employees to share this commitment.



All successful applicants will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check in line with their job role.



Successful applicants will require Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC)


This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.



We reserve the right to close the advert early if there is a higher level of interest that expected.