You don’t always need to have previous experience or qualifications in safeguarding to be the designated safeguarding lead. Knowledge of safeguarding guidance and procedures is helpful, but you can learn this through training. You do need to be confident to lead and influence others and be prepared to deal with difficult situations and people.
You also need to be organised and able to create clear systems and processes, as managing safeguarding concerns and tracking actions is the main part of your role.
Last reviewed: 06 December 2018
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