Job Description

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

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ROLE SUMMARY

This newly created role will provide group-wide strategic leadership of safeguarding, PREVENT and security as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Group PREVENT Lead. Working with staff at all levels, the post holder will create a whole-college safeguarding culture; will ensure robust children-missing-education (CME) practice; review and develop a proportionate, risk-led security approach; and exemplary PREVENT arrangements. They will lead on the completion and follow-through of Local Authority Section 175 audits across all campuses, converting findings into a single, monitored action plan.

The post holder will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will manage a team of campus based Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safeguarding culture & compliance Children Missing Education (CME) - implement procedures PREVENT lead for WCG Safer recruitment & allegations High-needs & SEND interface Security Strategy Section 175 Audits (local authority) Training, Supervision & Learning Data, Reporting & Improvement Staff Management and Development
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students, and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT

The College offers a generous leave entitlement of 48 days leave (includes 35 days leave, 8 statutoryBank Holidays, 4 College closure days at Christmas and an annual Relaxed Day) pro rata for part time.

HOURS OF WORK

The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, normally 37 hours per week.

PLACE OF WORK

The principal place of work will be the Leamington Spa Campus. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

When you join WCG, we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

? The opportunity to apply for Hybrid working.

? Generous leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year.

? WCG offers all employees who are carers, the option to request a period of Carer's Leave that is

equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.

? Comprehensive training programme.

? Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.

? Accessible health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.

? The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.

? Free on-site gyms at most colleges.

? Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.

? Cycle to work scheme.

? Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons.

? Pension schemes.

? Free will writing service.

? Free car parking on-site.

Essential Attainments:

Educated to Level 3 or 4

Desirable Attainments:

Qualification in management Security/risk leadership in education or public-realm environments.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

Experience as a Manager in Education working with students. Senior DSL experience across multi-site FE education settings including PREVENT leadership and LADO/channel casework. Current DSL with safer recruitment training; strong multi-agency networks. Incident command skills and excellent use of data to drive decisions. Experience in the management and delivery of a range of levels and awarding bodies. Industry experience in one of the relevant sectors. Clear understanding of relevant sector Industry needs and strategies to meet skills required. Experience of performance and impact management of teams. Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity. Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Ability to demonstrate behaviours, which support the Core Values of the College.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 65,868.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person