Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Nescot are seeking a skilled welfare practitioner with experience of working with young people in a safeguarding capacity; experienced at making referrals to local authority safeguarding teams; and experienced in managing teams.  The post holder will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other deputies in managing safeguarding and wellbeing support cross college.

What we are looking for:

• Insight into inter agency work and ability to take the lead on safeguarding when dealing with agencies, referrals and assessments required.
• Experience in supporting others to assess and manage risk in difficult/sensitive scenarios
• A good knowledge of statutory requirements, to inform college processes and policy, and training for the wider college staff.

Duties/responsibilities:

• Oversee the activity of the Student Safeguarding and Wellbeing Service in monitoring and supporting ‘at risk’ students
• Managing the team of Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officers to ensure students at Nescot feel and are safe and staff wellbeing is considered
• Responsible for staff training around safeguarding, disseminating key legislative requirements and changes; updating all staff on trends being reported to the team as part of awareness raising with support methods for them to apply in the classroom.
• Working with the Head of Student Experience to inform tutorial content for students and support preventative education
• Ensuring robust transfer of files in and out of college and reporting to local authorities when destination is unknown

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks, Modern hair and beauty salon offering employee discounts
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

 Interviews will be held as per application.