Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team Leader
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAR20265912 |
Summary
SAFEGUARDING & WELLBEING TEAM LEADER - REF 260390Up to £37,249 p.a. Working Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 16.30 pmWe offer a competitive benefits package, including £5,438 p.a. in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do. We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.We are seeking an experienced and committed Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team Leader to join our high performing Safeguarding and Wellbeing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people thrive, stay safe and succeed, while contributing to a proactive, supportive and professional service.You will provide timely and effective safeguarding and wellbeing support to students where concerns have been identified, ensuring appropriate intervention, strong multi-agency working and high-quality case management. You will manage a varied caseload, respond to referrals, support colleagues and contribute to the continuous improvement of safeguarding practice across the college.This is a demanding and fast paced role with high levels of responsibility and direct impact on student wellbeing, safety and outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the triage, assessment and allocation of safeguarding and wellbeing referrals, acting as first response to concerns and managing an assigned caseload.Provide timely safeguarding and wellbeing interventions, including Early Help and crisis support, ensuring strong multi-agency collaboration and effective signposting.Maintain high quality records, analyse service data to identify trends and produce reports that inform preventative and responsive strategies.Deputise for senior safeguarding leads when required, including acting as DSL, chairing review meetings and supporting the delivery of safeguarding training to staff.Maintain and develop safeguarding systems, documentation and digital platforms, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and aligned with statutory guidance and best practice.Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 20<sup>th</sup> March 2026For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.