Safeguarding Officer (Temporary)

Safeguarding Officer

Temporary

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Are you an experienced safeguarding professional who wants every learner to have someone in their corner?

About the Role

You'll join an education provider as a Safeguarding Officer, acting as one of the designated officers and leading on safeguarding, Prevent and learner welfare across the organisation.

You'll be a first point of contact for safeguarding and welfare concerns, responding promptly and following each case through to the right outcome. You'll support learners facing significant challenges — including mental health difficulties, care leavers and vulnerable adults — helping them stay on their programme and build the confidence to access support independently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to safeguarding and welfare enquiries by email and phone in line with guidelines.
• Providing immediate support and crisis intervention to keep young people and vulnerable adults safe.
• Following up on safeguarding incidents in line with legal requirements.
• Supporting high-needs learners to remain on and complete their courses.
• Managing a caseload of learners, assessing risk and coordinating interventions or referrals.
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date electronic records.
• Working with parents, colleagues and external agencies to ensure continuous support.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Relevant experience in 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 skills
• Availability to start quickly and support from day one
• Full right to work in the UK

If you're ready to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of learners, we'd love to hear from you.