Designated safeguarding lead Work, Jobs in Southampton So40 (with Salaries)

Senior Safeguarding Officer & Deputy DSL
South Hampshire College Group —Eastleigh
- £35,766 - £37,374 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
Brockenhurst College —Brockenhurst
- £23,352 - £33,285 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Deputy Behaviour Support Lead
CareTech Group —Lymington
- £23,334 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- School
Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion and Family Liaison
Shaftesbury —Poole
- School
Adult and Online Learning Coordinator
City of Portsmouth College —Portsmouth
- £26,494.86 - £30,248.30 a year
- Temporary
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Maths
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Third in Charge
Bright Horizons —Southampton
- £30,754.90 - £38,368.70 a year
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Sports Coach - PPA Cover
Southampton City Council —Southampton
- £32,061 - £36,362 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
3h
Pre-School Lead practitioner
Sticky Fingers Pre-School —Southampton
- £25,837.50 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Preschool
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Student Mentor-Post 16 Tutor
Oarsome Chance —Portsmouth
- £31,000 - £33,500 a year
- Full-time
- Maths
- Education
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Head of Student Services - Victoria School, Poole - £36,662 - £37,183 per annum (dependent on experience)
Shaftesbury —Poole
- £36,662 - £37,183 a year
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Deputy Head of Student Services - Victoria School, Poole - £30,201 - £30,614 per annum (dependent on experience)
Shaftesbury —Poole
- £30,201 - £30,614 a year
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Qualified Social Worker - Family Help
Portsmouth City Council —Portsmouth
- £39,151 - £47,181 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
Special School Assistant
Southampton City Council —Southampton
- £20,112 - £31,022 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
3h
Deputy manager
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK —Romsey
- £32,513.00 - £42,439.50 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
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SEN Teacher
Southampton City Council —Southampton
- £34,069 - £52,835 a year
- School
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
3h
Senior Educational Psychologist
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £61,721 - £66,156 a year
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Recruiting
Local IT Lead
Medhurst —Fareham
- Full-time
- English
- Supervising experience
- Travel
SEN Practitioner Primary
The River Bourne Community Farm & the Edge —Salisbury
- £22,500 - £24,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Registered Manager | Children’s Residential Home
S.N.G Healthcare Limited —Andover
- £45,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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Nursery Manager
Big Discoveries Nursery —Portchester
- £33,280 - £37,440 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Maths
- Experience working with children
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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Senior Safeguarding Officer & Deputy DSL

South Hampshire College Group -
Eastleigh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,766 - £37,374 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Employee discount
Referral programme
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Childcare
Stakeholder collaboration
First aid
Experience working with children
Social Care Wales
Social Work England
Safeguarding procedures
Experience of working with children and young people
Child safeguarding
Safeguarding compliance in education
Partnership liaison with statutory agencies for safeguarding

Full job description

We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable Senior Safeguarding Officer (Deputy DSL) to join our team at our Eastleigh College Campus. This is a key position that supports the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people, whilst fully supporting the wider Safeguarding team.

You will work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, managed, and escalated appropriately. They will play an important role in strengthening our safeguarding culture and contributing to the development and implementation of effective safeguarding practices.

This is a full time, permanent role, working 37 hours per week across 52 weeks.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–5:00pm and Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely alongside the DSL; Supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead in all aspects of safeguarding and child protection across the group.
Manage safeguarding concerns; Record, monitor, and respond to concerns in line with statutory guidance and organisational procedures.
Work with external agencies; Liaise with children’s services, police, health professionals, and other partners where required.
Advise and guide staff; Provide clear, timely advice to colleagues on safeguarding matters.
Support training and awareness; Assist in delivering safeguarding training and promoting a strong safeguarding culture.
Maintain accurate records; Keep confidential, secure, and up‑to‑datesafeguarding documentation.
Attend key meetings; Participate in safeguarding meetings, case conferences, and multi‑agencydiscussions as
Support vulnerable pupils; Contribute to attendance, wellbeing, and early‑helpinitiatives for children and young people at risk.
Promote a safe environment; Help ensure the organisation remains safe, inclusive, and supportive for all

About You

You will be an organised, empathetic, and resilient professional with experience in safeguarding and working with vulnerable individuals. You will be confident managing sensitive situations and working collaboratively across teams and agencies.
Level 3 or above trained in safeguarding and is willing to undertake further professional development
Confident and supportive team player, who will work well with immediate safeguarding colleagues and contribute positively to the wider team.
Relevant experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
Understands safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, and can apply it confidently in practice.
Communicates effectively and demonstrates strong organisational and record‑keeping
Builds positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and external partners.
Handles sensitive situations professionally, showing discretion, empathy, and sound judgement.

Desirable (not essential):

A qualification or training in mental health (e.g. Mental Health First Aid or equivalent).
Knowledge of, or experience working within, local communities and support networks, including understanding of community-based services available to young people and families.

Safeguarding Statement

The College is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Expected Start Date:  Week commencing 17th August 2026

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Pay: £35,766.00-£37,374.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
On-site gym
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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designated safeguarding lead jobs in southampton so40

Senior Safeguarding Officer & Deputy DSL

Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

Deputy Behaviour Support Lead

Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion and Family Liaison

Adult and Online Learning Coordinator

Third in Charge

Sports Coach - PPA Cover

Pre-School Lead practitioner

Student Mentor-Post 16 Tutor

Head of Student Services - Victoria School, Poole - £36,662 - £37,183 per annum (dependent on experience)

Deputy Head of Student Services - Victoria School, Poole - £30,201 - £30,614 per annum (dependent on experience)

Qualified Social Worker - Family Help

Special School Assistant

Deputy manager

SEN Teacher

Senior Educational Psychologist

Local IT Lead

SEN Practitioner Primary

Registered Manager | Children’s Residential Home

Nursery Manager

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