Safeguarding Officer
$37,822–$40,106 year
On-siteLiverpool, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Coordinate safeguarding arrangements across the College by supporting Safeguarding Leads, managing cases for students experiencing issues, and leading on support cases involving vulnerable groups. Deliver awareness-raising events, staff and student training, and co-ordinate key training across the academic year while responding to and attending multiagency meetings. Provide guidance to Strategic and Operational Leads, Duty Managers, and partner agencies, ensuring compliance with policies, the Prevent Duty, and regulatory requirements. Maintain records, share resources, and advocate for the student voice while promoting a healthy, safe environment. Work 35 hours per week as a permanent full-time role with a salary of £37,822 to £40,106.
Required Qualifications
- Educated to Level 3 or above
- In depth safeguarding training within the last 2 years; e.g. approved Designated Officer training
- Recent in-depth experience of safeguarding case work with young people and adults to help keep them safe and the ability to maintain and sustain high levels of safeguarding support
- Experience of case working with other vulnerable groups such as Looked after children, care leavers and young carers
- Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
- Experience of effectively and positively assessing young people's and adults needs
- Knowledge of the community and those challenges faced by young people, in particular as a barrier to accessing and engaging fully with education and staying safe
- In depth experience of developing support plans and strategies around safeguarding
- In depth knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding requirements and legislation
- Engaged in and evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills especially with students
- Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
- Ability to analyse complex situations and to identify gaps and opportunities for students and staff
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to meet set targets and respond to changing needs positively and effectively
Desired Qualifications
- An ICT qualification
- Membership of relevant professional body
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