Central Bedfordshire College · 16 hours ago
Team Leader - Safeguarding (Designated Person)
Bedford, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
£29K/yr - £34K/yrCentral Bedfordshire College is seeking a Team Leader in Safeguarding to join their Student Services department. The role involves leading safeguarding operations, overseeing case management, ensuring student welfare, and engaging with stakeholders to create a positive student experience.
Education Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead safeguarding operations by managing staff induction, appraisal and performance, modelling best practice, and supporting staff development across teams and campuses
Work closely with the DSL and Group Head of Safeguarding to meet statutory duties (including Prevent), oversee case management, ensure timely responses, and maintain high‑quality CPOMS records and outcomes
Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing concerns are resolved professionally, manage high‑level incidents, support disciplinary processes, risk assessments and Fitness to Study procedures, and collaborate with ALS and curriculum teams
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, attend multi‑agency meetings, support accommodation‑related safety processes and contribute to a positive, consistent student experience across all sites
Analyse safeguarding data, produce executive reports, gather student feedback, deliver staff training, support curriculum content development and drive continuous improvement while upholding safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and training duties
Qualification
Required
Level 3 DSL
Level 5 safeguarding-related qualification (or equivalent experience)
Strong general education including GCSE-level English and Maths
Proficiency in Microsoft applications
Extensive experience managing safeguarding for children, young people and vulnerable adults
Strong knowledge of Prevent, CONTEST, CPOMS and equality, diversity and inclusion practices
Skilled in handling complex cases
Ability to manage competing priorities
Experience working collaboratively across services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships and motivate others
Problem-solving skills
Commitment to safeguarding responsibilities
Maintaining professional boundaries
Continuous learning
Flexibility in working across locations
Adherence to health & safety requirements
Benefits
27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
People’s Pension
Retail and Leisure Discounts
Excellent professional and personal development opportunities
Accessing college courses
Company
Central Bedfordshire College
Central Bedfordshire College is a general Further Education College based in Dunstable in Central Bedfordshire.
Founded in 1961
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase