Deputy Behaviour Support Lead

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Behaviour Support Lead Southlands School, Lymington, Hampshire40 hours per week, term time onlySalary of £23,334 per annum We are now recruiting for dedicated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Behaviour Support Lead to create, maintain and continue to develop a positive safeguarding culture as part of the safeguarding and positive behaviour support team. The post holder will work across Education and Care to support with Safeguarding and behaviour strategies. Some flexible working is required in this role Southlands School is an Ofsted-registered co-education specialist day and residential school with a registered children’s home. We provide education and care, supported by our multi-disciplinary clinical team, for children and young people aged 7-19 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism or whose profile of need can be successfully supported by the use of autism specialist strategies. The school is in the heart of the New Forest National Park, a beautiful location which is also close to the coast. Required: GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/Level 4/5) Main responsibilities: To support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in promoting outstanding practice for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To follow child protection and other related policies and good practice procedures. Ensure the prompt referral of cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children’s social care including Local Area Safeguarding Board Designated Officer where appropriate. Ensure the prompt referral of cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern. Refer cases to the Disclosure and Barring Service where a person is dismissed or left due to risk or harm to a child. Refer cases where a crime may have been committed to the police. Keep detailed, accurate and secure written records of concerns and referrals in line with company policy and procedure. Carry out weekly half termly audits of ref