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At Tigers Trust, we believe every child, young person and adult at risk deserves to feel safe, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. As the official charity of Hull City, we are committed to improving lives across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire through sport, education, health and community engagement.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to providing safe, inclusive and supportive environments where participants can develop, thrive and achieve their goals. Through strong partnerships, high standards of care and a culture of vigilance, we strive to ensure that everyone engaging with Tigers Trust feels protected, respected and supported.
As a charity, we are passionate about creating positive life-changing opportunities while supporting the wellbeing of those we work with. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and are committed a culture where concerns are identified early, acted upon appropriately and where the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk remains paramount.
We are now seeking a passionate and dedicated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our team and play a key role in strengthening safeguarding practice across all Tigers Trust programmes, projects and activities.
Key accountabilities of the role:
Safeguarding Leadership and Case Management
- Support the Head of Community, Engagement and Safeguarding in the delivery and oversight of safeguarding arrangements across Tigers Trust.
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), providing operational safeguarding support and deputising for the Head of Community, Engagement and Safeguarding when required.
- Receive, record, assess and manage safeguarding and welfare concerns relating to children, young people and adults at risk in accordance with organisational policies and statutory guidance.
- Maintain accurate, confidential and GDPR-compliant safeguarding records using approved case management systems.
- Support referrals to and liaison with statutory and non-statutory agencies, ensuring timely and appropriate action is taken to safeguard individuals.
- Monitor safeguarding cases and action plans, ensuring effective follow-up and positive outcomes for participants.
Welfare and Wellbeing
- Promote the welfare, wellbeing and personal development of children, young people and adults at risk engaged in Tigers Trust programmes.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to participants, families, staff and volunteers on safeguarding and welfare matters.
- Work collaboratively with programme teams to identify and support individuals who may require additional intervention or support.
- Contribute to the development of inclusive, safe and supportive environments across all Tigers Trust activities.
Partnership Working
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with participants, parents, carers, schools, colleges, local authorities, Police and other external agencies.
- Work collaboratively with partner organisations to ensure coordinated support for children, young people and adults at risk.
- Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings where appropriate, representing Tigers Trust professionally and effectively.
Safeguarding Compliance and Governance
- Support the implementation, review and continuous improvement of safeguarding policies, procedures and practices across Tigers Trust.
- Assist in preparing safeguarding reports, audits, action plans and compliance documentation.
- Monitor adherence to safeguarding standards, legislation and best practice guidance.
- Support safeguarding quality assurance processes and contribute to organisational safeguarding objectives.
Training, Education and Culture
- Support the delivery and promotion of safeguarding awareness, education and learning opportunities for staff, volunteers, participants and families.
- Encourage and promote a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
- Provide guidance on safer working practices and professional boundaries.
- Support the induction and ongoing safeguarding development of staff and volunteers.
Safer Recruitment
- Support safer recruitment processes, including DBS administration, verification and record management.
- Assist managers in ensuring recruitment practices meet safeguarding and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion elements of recruitment and selection processes.
Operational Support
- Support the planning and delivery of safeguarding arrangements for trips, events, residentials, community activities and off-site programmes.
- Assist in completing safeguarding risk assessments and ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented.
- Support staff undertaking home visits, one-to-one meetings and outreach activities.
- Ensure safeguarding considerations are embedded within programme planning and delivery operations.
- Support the planning and delivery of safeguarding arrangements on matchdays, acting as a visible safeguarding presence, responding to welfare concerns and ensuring appropriate safeguarding procedures are implemented and followed by staff, volunteers and partners.
General Responsibilities
- Act at all times in the best interests of children, young people and adults at risk.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion and contribute to a positive organisational culture.
- Undertake relevant safeguarding training and continuous professional development.
- Maintain professional standards, confidentiality and ethical practice at all times.
- Carry out any other duties commensurate with the nature and level of the role as reasonably required by the Head of Community, Engagement and Safeguarding.
Please fill out the application form below outlining why you are the best person for the role and how you meet the job criteria, once completed please email the form to [email protected]
Application form: https://www.tigerstrust.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Head%20of%20fac/Tigers%20Trust%20Application%20Form%20Interactive_UPDATED%20%281%29%20%282%29.pdf
Deadline:
Closing date - 11th September
Shortlisting wc 14th September
Interviews wc 21st September
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
