Safeguarding Officer
We are excited to share that we are looking for a Safeguarding Officer with a Special Needs background to join our passionate and dedicated Safeguarding team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team, who are passionate about creating a warm and secure atmosphere whilst ensuring the safety of colleagues and students on site.
Responsibilities
1. Act as a Safeguarding Officer responding to safeguarding concerns, student disclosures, and the reporting of issues.
2. Collect information relating to external and internal incidents involving learners by liaising with college colleagues and external partners.
3. Support staff and managers on safeguarding issues in line with the college Safeguarding Policy.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
To be successful, you must be educated to level 3 in child safeguarding or demonstrate a commitment to complete within a specified timescale. You must have recent and relevant experience of working with people with Special Education Needs.
You must also be able to demonstrate strength of character by being an excellent team player and able to work well under pressure. Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently using your own initiative are essential.
Benefits
* Very competitive salaries with sector-leading pay awards.
* Excellent annual leave entitlements (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, plus 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period).
* Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes, and more.
* Recognition for great work through awards, events, and celebration days.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, and car health checks.
* Use of the College gym facilities and discounts at local gyms.
* Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% for non-teaching roles).
* Access to a wide range of high street discounts.
* Free will writing.
* Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross-country coach and trains.
* Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms.
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