Strategic Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL1 3UB |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75711530 |
Summary
Strategic Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Championing safety, therapeutic practice, and whole-school wellbeing This is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven, specialist education provider as a key member of our senior leadership team. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced safeguarding professional with therapeutic insight to lead and embed a culture of safety, trust, and emotional wellbeing across our multi-site provision. The Strategic Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing will play a pivotal role in shaping our safeguarding strategy, overseeing the work of our social workers and therapeutic practitioners, and acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). You will work closely with senior leaders, governors, and external agencies to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection, with a focus on relational, trauma-informed practice tailored to young people with SEMH, ASD, and complex needs. If you bring a deep understanding of children’s social care, a collaborative leadership style, and a commitment to therapeutic education, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Raise Education & Wellbeing School, Bolton (multi-sites)
Responsible to: Executive Headteacher/Governing Board
Line Management: DSL Deputies, Social Workers, Wellbeing & Therapeutic Staff
Member of: Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Salary: £50,397 £54,703 (actual salary £47,000-£51,000 depending on experience)
Person Specification
Essential: Qualified and registered Social Worker (SWE) At least 2 years’ experience in management or leadership role Strong understanding of safeguarding law and statutory frameworks
Skilled in multiagency working and child protection case management Excellent communication, supervision, and decision-making skills
Full Driving licence, and car available for work
Desirable:
Experience in an SEMH or specialist education setting Supervision qualification or trauma-informed training Experience of Ofsted or regulatory inspections
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are indicative and not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other tasks and duties reasonably requested by management to meet the needs of the organisation. This job description will be reviewed periodically and may be amended in consultation with the post holder.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Raise Education & Wellbeing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post-holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must comply with the school’s safer recruitment and safeguarding policies.
Please return the complete application form to recruitment@Raise-school.co.uk
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