Safeguarding Officer
Education Details
Job Description
We're seeking a dedicated candidate to join a highly regarded education provider and play a vital role in protecting and supporting learners across the organisation. You'll act as one of the designated officers, leading on safeguarding, Prevent, and student welfare for off-site provision including apprenticeships, subcontractors, and community learning.
The Organisation
This forward-thinking education provider is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff can thrive. Their focus is on empowering people, strengthening leadership capability, and driving meaningful organisational change aligned to their long-term vision.
Role Purpose Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and accurately. Support students, especially those facing challenges like mental health or being care leavers. Help students build confidence to access support services independently and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Role Responsibilities Handle safeguarding and welfare enquiries via email and phone, ensuring they meet guidelines. Support high-needs students, such as ESOL learners, young parents, and vulnerable adults, to help them stay in their courses. Provide immediate support to ensure young people and vulnerable adults are safe. Follow up on safeguarding incidents according to legal requirements. Work with other teams to ensure smooth transitions and ongoing support for highneeds students. Maintain up-to-date electronic records, and collaborate with parents, staff, and external agencies as needed. Help manage a caseload of students, assess risks, and coordinate interventions or referrals when necessary.
Essential Requirements Able to start quickly and support from day one. Relevant expereince within a safeguarding capacity. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Prevent frameworks. Experience supporting young people in education or community settings. Excellent communication, organisation, and report writing. Full rights to work in the UK.
Benefits Generous annual leave and pension scheme. Professional development opportunities to support continued growth. Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing. Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives.
Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.
What's on Offer
- Generous annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Inclusive, supportive environment
- Staff discounts
- Health & wellbeing initiatives
Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Your Recruitment Consultant
JJ Grace
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Pension
Generous pension scheme
Requirements
- Relevant experience within a safeguarding capacity
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Prevent frameworks
- Experience supporting young people in education or community settings
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Report writing skills
- Full rights to work in the UK
- Able to start quickly
Benefits
- • Generous annual leave
- • Pension scheme
- • Professional development opportunities
- • Inclusive, supportive environment
- • Staff discounts