Designated Safeguarding Lead and Family Welfare Officer

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Family Welfare Officer Location: Medway School Type: Specialist SEN Provision Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £26,421 - £33,945 Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by negotiation) The RoleVision for Education is working in partnership with a well-established SEN school in Medway to recruit an experienced and passionate Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Family Welfare Officer. This vital role is at the heart of the school s commitment to ensuring the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all its pupils many of whom have complex social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ASD, or learning difficulties.As DSL and Family Welfare Officer, you will work closely with school leaders, external agencies, pupils, and families to maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and to provide proactive family support interventions. Responsibilities Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all child protection policies and procedures are implemented and followedManage safeguarding concerns, liaising with social services and external professionalsLead on Early Help assessments and support plansBuild strong relationships with parents, carers, and multi-agency teamsProvide practical and emotional support to families facing barriers to engagementMaintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date safeguarding recordsPromote a safeguarding culture across the whole school The SchoolThis specialist SEN provision supports children ..... full job details .....