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Job details
Job title: Safeguarding Practitioner
Job reference: REQ010854
Date posted: 09/12/2024
Application closing date: 20/01/2025
Location: Manchester
Salary: £22,840 - £24,000
Package: Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Contractual hours: 35
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Student Support
The Manchester College has many campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.
We have an exciting opportunity at our Shena Simon Campus to join our Student Support and Foundation Learning Department as Safeguarding Practitioner on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.
As a Safeguarding Practitioner, you will be a member of the TMC Cross-College Safeguarding Team, providing effective and timely safeguarding support and interventions for students in need of safeguarding and protection.
You will work with the Safeguarding Lead to manage and respond to safeguarding alerts, disclosures, and referrals. You will also be a point of contact for advice, guidance, and support for colleagues within the college.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in a relevant subject - Coaching / Mentoring / Teaching or Social/Youth Work.
2. Hold Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
3. Experience of providing safeguarding and/or welfare support to children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
4. Experience of working or volunteering with Young People and/or Vulnerable Adults.
In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:
* 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
* 3 well-being days.
* Free Breakfast.
* Significant pension contribution.
* Retail discounts.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Simply Health scheme care vouchers.
Safeguarding
LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.
The closing date for this job advert is 20/01/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
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