The Sallygate School is an Independent Special School catering to the unique needs of pupils with SEMH which opened in 2011. Located in the heart of the Alkham Valley, near Dover, the Sallygate School is part of Channels & Choices Therapeutic Community which comprises of several therapeutic residential children’s homes, an independent therapeutic fostering agency and a multi-disciplinary therapy service, including SaLT & OT service. OFSTED judge 100% of our services as ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’.
Channels and Choices specialise in working with children who have experienced trauma at an early age. We create a secure base for all the children in our care and we focus on achieving seamless transitions so that children can achieve their full potential. Our main aim if for children to live successfully as part of a loving and nurturing family.
Due to the expansion of our education provision we are looking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer to work alongside our Safeguarding Team to promote the welfare and promote the safeguarding of our young people at the Sallygate School.
The post is term time only, 40 weeks a year – 37.5 hours a week, based at the Sallygate School at Kearsney Manor in Kent, working 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. We offer a competitive salary range:
FTE £25,000 – working 40 weeks plus 5.6 weeks holiday = Pro Rata £21,923.07
FTE £27,000 – working 40 weeks plus 5.6 weeks holiday = Pro Rata £23,676.92
Additional Perks, Rewards and Benefits
- Private Optical, Dental and Audiological cover
- Private Medical care
- Long service awards for 5-, 10- and 15-years’ service
- Regular team building days, parties, meals and more!
- Complimentary health and wellbeing support with our employee’s assistance programme
- Full Training Package including a 2 week comprehensive induction programme
Key responsibilities will include:
- To work alongside the Assistant Headteacher DSL to make operational and strategic decisions, and facilitate the day to day safeguarding within the school.
- To support and implement all Sallygate School and Channel & Choices safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures.
- To assist with triaging concerns and alerts raised via CPOMs during the course of the school day.
- To respond in a timely way and appropriate manner to disclosure or concerns which relate to the safety and welfare of pupils at Sallygate School, and provide creative and appropriate responses to these concerns.
- To initiate and refer pupils to outside agencies, coordinate referrals, and work closely with agencies such as Social Services, the police and Early Help as necessary.
- To liaise with school staff in collecting and collating information regarding pupils at Sallygate School, especially for multi agency meetings.
- To identify pupils at risk of harm and initiate the immediate actions and alerting Assistant Headteacher DSL.
- To establish supportive working relationships with young people, parents, carers and external agencies.
- To conduct meetings with parents and external agencies where appropriate.
Key Skills & Attributes
Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, policy and practice relating to children and adults at risk.
Knowledge of what constitutes poor safeguarding practice and unacceptable behaviour which creates safeguarding risks.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Equalities Act 2010
Exceptional communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
Ability to write concise reports and compile case file information.
Capacity to handle confidential data/information sensitively and with discretion.
Effective prioritisation and time-management skills.
Competent and efficient in the use of IT.
Personal Qualities
Good team working and organisational skills.
A child-centred approach, able to maintain this perspective and use common sense.
Ability to deal constructively and objectively with people’s emotions (eg upset, distress, conflict, animosity).
Driver with use of own car
Professionals qualifications and experience
GCSE English grade C or above
Good numeracy skills – at least to Level 2
Good ICT skills
Channels and Choices are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in our care. Staff are all required to adhere to the organisation’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. This post will be subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of a right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment, CV’s cannot be considered without a completed application form.
Channels & Choices are committed to ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local community. We actively celebrate our staff’s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome to apply for a job with Channels & Choices and our staff are supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
All applicants are required to complete an application form which can be found under the careers section on our website – www.channelsandchoices.co.uk
If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team on 01304361888.
Closing date – 31st August 2024
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