Welfare Lead
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £140 to £165 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Southwark, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 198203 |
Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable and highly motivated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join a thriving all Girls school in Southwark. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to safeguarding young people and wants to make a real impact within a dedicated pastoral and safeguarding team.
Position: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Location: Southwark
Start Date: January 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted point of contact for safeguarding concerns and provide guidance to staff in the DSL's absence.
- Support the coordination of all safeguarding referrals and ensure concerns are acted upon swiftly and appropriately.
- Work closely with social care, the police and other agencies to support investigations and multi-agency plans.
- Maintain high-quality safeguarding records and ensure information is handled confidentially and accurately.
- Assist with the delivery of staff safeguarding training and help ensure statutory responsibilities are fully understood across the school.
- Contribute to early help processes and provide tailored support for families and young people who require additional intervention.
- Help raise awareness of safeguarding policies, ensuring they remain up to date and accessible to staff and families.
- Support the school's responsibilities under the Prevent Duty, including identifying concerns and contributing to staff training.
- Provide pastoral and behaviour support for students, developing positive relationships and targeted plans to help them thrive.
- Build strong links with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure students feel supported both in and out of school.
- Assist with pastoral administration, supervision duties and safeguarding-related meetings as required.
Benefits:
- Competitive weekly pay
- Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
- Strong professional development offer and ongoing support
- Streamlined registration process, including help with DBS and references in line with KCSIE
Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Up-to-date safeguarding training or working towards Deputy DSL accreditation
- Experience working with children and families who require additional support
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency collaboration
- Ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and professionally
- Confident in prioritising workload and keeping accurate, secure records
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with young people
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
- Genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
If you are passionate about keeping children safe and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV today!
Position: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Location: Southwark
Start Date: January 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted point of contact for safeguarding concerns and provide guidance to staff in the DSL's absence.
- Support the coordination of all safeguarding referrals and ensure concerns are acted upon swiftly and appropriately.
- Work closely with social care, the police and other agencies to support investigations and multi-agency plans.
- Maintain high-quality safeguarding records and ensure information is handled confidentially and accurately.
- Assist with the delivery of staff safeguarding training and help ensure statutory responsibilities are fully understood across the school.
- Contribute to early help processes and provide tailored support for families and young people who require additional intervention.
- Help raise awareness of safeguarding policies, ensuring they remain up to date and accessible to staff and families.
- Support the school's responsibilities under the Prevent Duty, including identifying concerns and contributing to staff training.
- Provide pastoral and behaviour support for students, developing positive relationships and targeted plans to help them thrive.
- Build strong links with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure students feel supported both in and out of school.
- Assist with pastoral administration, supervision duties and safeguarding-related meetings as required.
Benefits:
- Competitive weekly pay
- Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
- Strong professional development offer and ongoing support
- Streamlined registration process, including help with DBS and references in line with KCSIE
Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Up-to-date safeguarding training or working towards Deputy DSL accreditation
- Experience working with children and families who require additional support
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency collaboration
- Ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and professionally
- Confident in prioritising workload and keeping accurate, secure records
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with young people
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
- Genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
If you are passionate about keeping children safe and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV today!