Jobs in Milton keynes, buckinghamshire, uk

Calex is a specialist training and consultancy organisation contracted to several market-leading automotive manufacturers. We are seeking to recruit a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join the Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Programme team based at a dedicated and state of the art training academy based in Milton Keynes.

The Apprenticeship Programme is responsible for the development of hundreds of apprentices across the Mercedes-Benz Car, Van, and Truck retail networks in the UK.

For more information, please visit the website at : is a full-time permanent contract, and the role is ideally suited to candidates with existing Safeguarding experience (preferably as a DSL, and with apprentices).

Summary

• Salary : From £28k DOE
• Location : Mercedes-Benz Academy, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA
• Working Hours : Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
• Annual Leave Entitlement : 25 days + national holidays
• Contract Period : Permanent

Purpose of Job

It is every employee’s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons he / she is responsible for or comes into contact with. Therefore, every employee will be required to hold a current enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Scheme) certificate.

As the safeguarding Lead you will provide professional advice and support on safeguarding matters to staff and associates, and ensure the organisation is fully compliant in their safeguarding case management and statutory duty and responsibilities.

You will also manage safeguarding casework as well as liaising and meeting with external bodies, and occasionally delivering training.

Qualifications & Experience

Personal Qualities

Place of Work & Hours

Mercedes-Benz Academy, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA. There will also be times when it may be necessary to work from home, or from an alternative client location (such as Dealers / Retailers, or Hotel).

Typical working hours : Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to monitor an out of hours emergency phone line. This will include taking calls from the hotel on Sunday evenings to monitor arrivals / non-arrivals; providing guidance to the hotel on any safeguarding or other incidents, as well as taking calls from apprentices who contact in an emergency.

Salary & Benefits

From £28,000 per annum depending on experience. 25 Days Paid Annual Leave. Calex Employee Benefits Package (inc. High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme).

Pre-employment Checks

Calex will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated references, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). This nature if this role will necessitate that we undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Employment

The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK Calex are a specialist automotive training provider and provide training staff including Technical Trainers and Administrators to several automotive manufacturers in the UK.

Your Application

To apply please provide a full and up to date copy of your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this role.

Unfortunately, we cannot respond to everyone. If you have not heard back from us with 14 days your application will not have been successful.