Here at S Knights Recruitment we have an exciting new opportunity for a Safeguarding and Prevent Manager.

The chosen candidates will serve as the Designated Safeguarding Leads, ensuring staff are well-equipped, actively advocating for safeguarding and learner support throughout the organisation, and promptly addressing learner needs. This position will directly report to the Skills & Quality Director, it will be a hybrid role working from home and in offices around the East Midlands on a full time permanent basis, working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week. 

Our client are an award winning Employability and Skills Training Provider, dedicated to supporting individuals with key knowledge and skills through education. They are an Ofsted grade 2 provider and have the learners at the heart of what they do, having supported over 50,000 people over their 20 years of trading.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive Safeguarding Strategy to ensure the safety of both learners and staff.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead..
• Provide timely and informative safeguarding reports to the Board.
• Manage and update Safeguarding & Prevent risk assessments and action plans for the organisation. 
• Handle, resolve, and monitor cases, including those of a complex nature.
• Establish and manage a Safeguarding training schedule, ensuring its effectiveness and alignment with business needs.
• Ensure all staff have received and can demonstrate up-to-date Safeguarding & Prevent training.
• Coordinate with external agencies, attend relevant meetings, and offer guidance to internal staff.
• Devise adaptable Safeguarding solutions to meet various contractual requirements within the business and its partnerships. 
• Stay abreast of statutory guidance and policy changes, disseminating updates across the organisation regularly.
• Foster effective internal and external relationships to support the delivery of the Safeguarding and Prevent Agenda for learners.

Experience and Skills 

• Stong understanding and knowledge of the Employability and Skills Sector
• Previous experience working in a similar role working with safeguarding and prevent
• Knowledge of the Ofsted rules, regulations and expectations
• Great communication and IT literate
• A relevant qualification in safeguarding and prevent 

S Knights Recruitment are a specialist Employability and Skills recruitment agency. We recruit for Colleges and Training Providers across the UK.

 Job reference: SA4715

Location: East Midlands with Remote working

Salary:£ 35,000 to £40,000