Head of Safeguarding and Support

Normal Working Days can be worked in the NCO office or at home provided there is occasional office presence. Event Days are location based at weekends and during spring and summer school holidays and require presence at NCO activity across the UK for at least 32 of 48 Event Days each year. On-Call Days may be carried out anywhere as long as contactable. Status: Permanent, 126 days per annum inclusive of 15 days'' paid leave including bank holidays (pro rata to the entitlement of 36 days for full-time employees). The remaining 111 working days consist of three categories: Normal Working Days (48), Event Days (48) and On-Call Days (15). Salary: c. £50,000 fte for Working, Event Days, and holidays (111 days inclusive of holiday) plus £50 per On Call Day (15 days) then an hourly rate based on salary if you are called and therefore required to work. Summary: Lead and champion outstanding safeguarding, support and wellbeing for children and young people across NCO activity. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Safeguarding and Support leads on safeguarding policy and practice and oversees NCO''s Support Team and Nurses. Job Description: NCO''s Head of Safeguarding and Support will provide expert safeguarding oversight across the organisation, acting as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns and supporting staff, freelance teams and families. They will develop and maintain safeguarding policies and procedures, ensure appropriate training and safer recruitment ..... full job details .....