Safeguarding Officer
Location: RotherhamSalary: £24,249 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-timePension: Automatic enrolment into the South Yorkshire Pension SchemeHolidays: 22 days per annum, plus bank holidays (increasing with service up to 26 days)
Are you passionate about safeguarding and supporting young people? Do you have experience working in education or community settings? Join us as a Safeguarding Officer and make a positive impact on students facing welfare and safeguarding challenges.
About the Role: As a Safeguarding Officer, you will provide high-quality, responsive support to students dealing with safeguarding and welfare concerns. You'll be the first point of contact, offering confidential advice to students and guidance to staff, ensuring safeguarding protocols are adhered to and all interventions are timely and appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, including child protection disclosures.
2. Manage safeguarding referrals, ensuring timely responses in line with legislation and guidance.
3. Accurately record and maintain student safeguarding information.
4. Build strong relationships with students to help remove barriers to their success.
5. Provide advice and guidance to staff on student sa...