Head of Safeguarding
- Employer
- CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Canterbury, Kent
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2022
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Listing type
- Job vacancy
- Industry
- Higher education, General, Social care, Head of department, Professional services
- Job function
- Specialist
- Job level
- Senior management
- Workplace
- No remote option
Job Details
Safeguarding is more than a legal duty to Canterbury Christ Church University. The wellbeing of students and its broader community is woven into the DNA of the institution. It approaches Safeguarding within the spirit and ethos of its mission and values, especially its deep commitment to equality and diversity.
Canterbury Christ Church University seeks to appoint a Head of Safeguarding. This role takes responsibility for all Safeguarding work across the University, including sexual harassment, misconduct and violence and the Prevent duty. The Head of Safeguarding will work very closely with colleagues with students on professional programmes, including education, medicine, health and social care.
The remit and role is broad. The Head of Safeguarding works on the frontline by actively supervising safeguarding cases and designing safety plans in collaboration with the Head of Student Wellbeing. In addition, they will operate strategically through reviewing and implementing best practices, advising and supporting staff training and nurturing a commitment and passion for safeguarding across the whole University. They will also act collaboratively with colleagues within the newly established Directorate of Student Resolution and Student Protection, where the post sits.
The University is 18 months into a new safeguarding framework which significantly enhanced the whole institution approach to safeguarding by creating a community and network of safeguarding leads. But to continuously deliver outstanding safeguarding and care, there is always a need for more work. The new Head of Safeguarding will review progress, recommend further improvements, and ensure refreshed approaches are implemented. It will include building and developing staff training already in place.
Canterbury Christ Church University welcomes applications from compassionate leaders with expertise in safeguarding and experience through embedding a culture of safeguarding in a multilayer organisation. They will have in-depth knowledge of leading complex safeguarding cases and developing collaborative approaches and effective processes. People focused, they will be excellent relationship builders, enthused by the University’s values and ready to champion inclusion and diversity.
Higher Education sector experience is ideal, but applications from those with relevant experience in other sectors are welcome.
Canterbury Christ Church University offers a supportive working environment, friendly colleagues, commitment to flexible working opportunities and a relocation package where required. The University strives to be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from people of minority ethnic origin, all faiths and none, and people with disabilities.
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
The deadline for applications is 15th July 2022.
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Welcome to Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University is a modern, multi-campus University which is making a positive and lasting difference to local and global communities.
Actively involved in public life, we’re helping to influence national policy and practice while addressing real-world complexities through its teaching and research. Our students and graduates make a significant impact on society, working in schools, hospitals, the creative industries, business and sciences, sharing their knowledge and skills.
Christ Church has a vibrant community of 17,000 students and nearly 2,000 staff studying and working across our network of campuses and centres in Canterbury, Broadstairs, Medway and Tunbridge Wells, and we are one of only a handful of universities in the UK to be situated in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We’re proud of our strong community of staff and their achievements locally and nationally. Their teaching and research are continually pushing boundaries with new discoveries and ideas for a sustainable, just society. Innovative projects and partnerships are coming up with solutions to national and global challenges, from education, migration, and politics, to patient-centred care, childcare and improving the nation’s health and wellbeing through the arts.
With nearly 90% of research submitted to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessed as world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised, we’re proud of our contribution to society and the economy, and will continue to look for new opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Join us
In choosing to work for Christ Church, you’ll be joining a friendly, supportive and dynamic community where we value every individual and their contribution.
As a major employer in Kent and Medway, we believe in creating an inspiring place for people to work and achieve their full potential.
In our most recent staff survey, 85% of our staff would recommend the University as a good place to work and 90% say that it’s a friendly place to work. We’ve also, once again, been accredited as an Investors in People employer.
We’re working hard to ensure that our values are integrated into everything we do and are reflected in the everyday work of staff, leaders and managers across the University. That’s why we offer great opportunities for career and personal development.
If you want to be part of our dedicated team, providing excellent education opportunities for current and future generations, visit our job vacancies page now.
- Telephone
- 01227767700
- Location
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NORTH HOLMES ROAD
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT1 1QU
United Kingdom
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