Safeguarding & Wellbeing Link Member – Education Governing Committee

Safeguarding and Wellbeing Link Member

Education Governing Committee

Remote,

Four 2-hour committee meetings per year for a 2-year term minimum

The Safeguarding and Wellbeing Link Member plays a key role in supporting and strengthening governance of ROC College by providing specialist expertise and oversight in relation to safeguarding, learner wellbeing and welfare. The role provides independent scrutiny and assurance to the Education Governing Committee those safeguarding arrangements are effective, regulatory requirements are being met, and a strong culture of safeguarding exists across the College. Based on the Education Governing Committee co-opted member role.

The Safeguarding and Wellbeing link member supports the Committee in understanding safeguarding risks, reviewing safeguarding performance and ensuring appropriate systems, policies and practices are in place to keep learners safe. Whilst maintaining responsibility for governance across all areas of the College, the role provides additional challenge and expertise in relation to safeguarding and learner wellbeing.

Our vision is a society where everyone has equal access to the same rights and opportunities.

Our mission is to ensure that people live their lives to the full.

To achieve the above, we need you to live our values and be:

• Connected
• Empowered
• Driven
• Bold
• Fulfil the responsibilities of a member of the Education Governing Committee.
• Provide strategic oversight and independent scrutiny of safeguarding arrangements across ROC College.
• Act as the Committee's lead member for safeguarding and learner wellbeing.
• Review safeguarding assurance reports, policies, audits and performance information ensuring they comply with statutory duties.
• Meet regularly with the college Designated Safeguarding Lead to review data and provide constructive challenge regarding safeguarding practice, culture and compliance.
• Support the Committee in gaining assurance that safeguarding risks are identified, monitored and effectively managed.
• Monitor learner wellbeing, mental health, attendance and engagement as key indicators of learner safety.
• Participate in safeguarding-focused visits, learning walks and assurance activities where appropriate.
• Promote a culture where safeguarding is recognised as everyone's responsibility.
• Maintain strategic focus rather than operational safeguarding focus.
• Act as an ambassador for ROC College and United Response.
• Attend Committee meetings and contribute actively to governance activities.
• Support United Response’s Safeguarding Forum as an when required.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate:

• A commitment to the vision, values and mission of United Response and ROC College.
• Experience or expertise in safeguarding, child protection, adult safeguarding or learner wellbeing.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities within education, health, social care or related sectors.
• The ability to analyse information, identify risks and provide effective challenge.
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Confidence to hold leaders to account while maintaining positive professional relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, discretion and a commitment to confidentiality.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse committee.
• A willingness to undertake safeguarding and governance training.

• Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead experience.
• Safeguarding within further education, SEND or specialist education.
• Social work, health, youth work or social care.
• Mental health and wellbeing.
• Inspection, audit, quality assurance or compliance.
• Governance, trustee or committee experience.
• Lived experience of disability, autism or learning disabilities.