THE ROLE – Part-time (15 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack (including details on our benefits) are available to download from our website
CLOSING DATE – 23 April 2023 at midnight. Please note we will be interviewing successful candidates on a rolling basis and as such may close the vacancy before the deadline
Working within the Safeguarding Team, you will support staff to manage the growing complexity of our service users, to better support the management of safeguarding activity and multi-agency interventions around earliest help and escalation of risk to statutory agencies. You will support YMCA DLG’s Safeguarding Strategy and delivery of the safeguarding operational plan working closely with managers to ensure best practice in terms of training, policy and processes.
In this role, you will be a point of advice and support for safeguarding alerts raised by staff, and provide oversight and expertise to manage active cases, supporting staff / teams appropriately to ensure that children and adults at risk are reported appropriately to statutory services. You will ensure YMCA DLG policies and procedures are kept up to date to reflect current legislation and best practice, in agreement with YMCA DLG’s Safeguarding Forum and with the approval of trustees. You will also maintain up to date knowledge on legislation, policy and recognised best practice, regarding the protection of children and adults at risk.
This is a hybrid role, working onsite and from home.
ABOUT YOU – We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself
A successful applicant will have extensive experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults with a Diploma in Social Work or a relevant qualification. You will be passionate about safeguarding and will want to support the development of a golden thread of safeguarding across the organisation. You will be able to work closely with senior managers to support good practice & learning, ensure accountability and support implementation of YMCA DLG’s Safeguarding Plan.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact julia.harrison@ymcadlg.org
Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at recruitment@ymcadlg.org
TO APPLY – Please ensure you fully complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV.
An inclusive workplace – We are striving to build an inclusive workplace where all employees and volunteers feel valued and respected. We’re committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion across everything we do. We support all our people to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from People of Colour and minoritised white communities, people who are LGBTQU+, and people with disabilities and neurodiversities because these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Accessibility and advertising – If you require assistance and / or have any questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert, job description, and application form. If you are not local, we can post these documents to your preferred address. If you require a copy of the job advert, job description, and application form in another format, please let us know. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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