About the role: Designated Safeguarding Adviser
We are looking to expand our safeguarding team by recruiting Designated Safeguarding Advisers to work with our existing team of professionals to offer front-line support, immediate and professional advice and guidance to young people and adults through significant challenges.
You will be required to meet learners and triage support needs, making referrals to internal and external agencies such as College counsellors, the police, social services, youth services, or mental health services.
In addition, you will advise our teaching teams and faculty staff on the appropriate actions to best meet the needs of the students under the support of the safeguarding team and build/maintain close working relationships with families of students.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 37 hours a week during term time (0.84 FTE), based at our Reading College Campus.
What do you need to be successful as a Safeguarding Adviser at Activate Learning?
You will have extensive knowledge and an excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and regulations to ensure next steps are always taken appropriately and professionally. You will provide comprehensive records to track the progress of safeguarding work and ensure we meet statutory and legislative procedures.
The successful candidates will use a person-centred approach, show compassion and empathy, handle confidential information, and build rapport to assess whether individuals are at risk of harm from others or themselves.
About you
You will have previous experience in a similar role, either in social work, youth work, safeguarding, or a care setting.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Level 3 qualified
* Completed Advanced Safeguarding training in the last two years.
Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open, and inclusive environment that motivates everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
* Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
* Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides, and tools to support staff wellbeing.
* Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
* Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
* Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
* Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff.
* Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
* Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
* Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve-point pay scale for teachers.
* On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our website.
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
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