Home-Start Birmingham North West
This new and important role will be central in supporting the work of HSBNW. Our small team supports many families across our area and we have recognised that additional safeguarding support is needed. Working for the scheme manager and with our board Designated Safeguarding Lead you will ensure that our safeguarding is robust. Supporting the team to recognise and follow up on any concerns and ensuring that recording and reporting is robust. You will have extensive experience of working with children and adults at risk, be a skilled communicator and be able to manage and support families and children with multiple complex need. Initially for a 6 month pilot, subject to funding this role is expected to become permanent.
Job Purpose
To be the main contact for safeguarding concerns
To work with the scheme manager and the Board DSL to ensure that all staff are working in line with safeguarding policies and procedures
To promote a culture of vigilance and professional curiosity amongst all staff and volunteers
To ensure that all reporting and recording of safeguarding concerns is accurate and timely
To escalate and follow up on concerns in line with policy
To report and follow up with Social Care as necessary
To work with partner agencies in line with Working Together
To be available for staff and volunteers to discuss safeguarding concerns
To work with the DSL to lead safeguarding supervision
To ensure that all staff and volunteers attend regular training update sessions
To support the Scheme Manager and wider team in all aspects of the HSBNW service
Able to provide occasional out of hours on-call support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Minimum Level 4 DSO/DSL trained
Good standard of education
Experience
Minimum 12 months experience of working as a DSO/DSL
Working with children and adults at risk
Relationship building with partner agencies
Implementing and encouraging good safeguarding practice
Facilitating safeguarding supervision
Delivering safeguarding training
Able to support families balancing understanding and challenge
Skills and Knowledge
Robust understanding of legislation, guidance and good practice in safeguarding
Ensuring that s safeguarding is imbedded in practice
Awareness of local and national agencies that provide safeguarding support
Excellent IT and database skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Able to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders
Personal Qualities
Commitment to ensuring the safety of children and adults at risk
Able to work effectively under pressure
Commitment to equality of access
