Safeguarding Children Lead

To be read in conjunction with Rewild Projects Safeguarding Policy Statement and other Safeguarding Policies HERE

What are the Responsibilities of a Designated Safeguarding Lead?

The DSL has a number of important responsibilities to fulfil on an ongoing basis. As the lead, it’s also part of their duty to ensure others in the organisation understand and follow safeguarding procedures. They will also work closely with any other senior individuals to coordinate safeguarding duties, such as directors and Governing Body’s.

The responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead include:

  • Being available for all staff to discuss any safeguarding issues or concerns. They should ensure that all staff are aware of the DSL and deputy contact details.

  • Ensuring that cases of suspected or actual child protection or safeguarding concerns are referred to the appropriate agencies. The DSL will gather further information and evidence if needed.

  • Ensuring that all staff are fully trained in safeguarding and know how to spot and raise concerns. They will also help to maintain an effective staff supervision programme.

  • Undergoing regular refresher training themselves to ensure their safeguarding knowledge is as up to date as possible and in line with new guidance.

  • Ensuring that adequate reporting and recording systems are in place for safeguarding procedures, and that there are appropriate transferal procedures for records if students move.

  • Ensuring that the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures are up to date with the most recent statutory guidance, and that everyone who has safeguarding duties are familiar with any updates.

  • Communicating with families on the school’s policies and procedures, as well as any concerns or referrals where appropriate.

  • Complying with any Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) requirements.

  • Ensuring The Rewild Project has sufficient safer recruitment procedures.

  • Being aware of any children who may require specific safeguarding needs and have specific vulnerabilities.

Working Conditions:

Mobile – You will be required to have your own transport with full clean driving licence, held for 5 years or more.

Work may take place at your home, or at one of our regular sites.

Personal Qualities

·      Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and others.

·      Ability to advise and support individuals at all levels.

·      Act with integrity and respect when working with others.

·      Administration & management skills.

·      Communication skills.

·      Self-directed

·      Good communicator

·      A personal self-development / Rewilding practice is essential for working within The Rewild Project and our Sociocratic S3 model of organising and decision making.

Skills / Experience

  • Experienced in working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

  • Experience working in alternative education and OFSTED registered settings: Forest School / Montessori / Steiner / Reggio Amelia / Home Education etc.

  • Experience dealing directly with government bodies: OFSTED & Local Authorities

  • IT literate: Outlook – managing multiple email addresses, whatsapp, document sharing, googlenotes, googleforms, online training platforms, zoom.

  • Experience living or working in cooperative or non-hierarchical settings, alternative settings, using Sociocracy /S3 or consensus decision making.

  • Good time management skills.

  • Authentic relating / communication / NVC. 

Required Qualifications / Training 

·      Safeguarding children level 3+

·      Safeguarding Lead training

·      Full driving licence and own transport.