Advanced Safeguarding Adviser

One Education; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

30 days holiday

Christmas closure and social valueDays

Free onsite parking

Travel across Greater Manchester

Paid mileage

Job summary

One Education is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Safeguarding Adviser to join our School Attendance and Safeguarding Team. This role involves working directly with schools, academies and trusts across Greater Manchester to provide specialist advice, guidance, training and consultancy on safeguarding to promote educational success.

The role combines consultancy, training, casework and strategic support, offering opportunities to influence safeguarding practices in educational

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 3 qualification and substantial experience working with children and families.
• Strong knowledge and experience of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Experience of working within or alongside schools and educational settings.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to challenge professionally while maintaining positive relationships.
• Experience of delivering training and facilitating learning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and data analysis.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• A solution-focused approach to supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Access to a vehicle and the ability to travel across service locations, or equivalent mobility arrangements.
• A willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, guidance and support to schools, trusts and other agencies.
• Support Headteachers, Senior Leaders and DSLs to develop and implement effective safeguarding strategies.
• Deliver professional challenge and critical reflection through safeguarding supervision and case consultations.
• Design and deliver safeguarding training, workshops and presentations for schools, conferences and events.
• Assist schools in developing robust safeguarding procedures aligned with national and local guidance.
• Analyse school data and identify trends to support improvement planning and service delivery.
• Undertake pupil-focused casework, including home visits and partnership working with external agencies.
• Support schools to identify vulnerable pupils and implement appropriate interventions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, trusts, local authorities and multi-agency partners.
• Contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of new safeguarding products and services.
• Support the promotion of One Education’s services through networking, events and social media activity.

Skills

Advanced safeguarding expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis (Microsoft Excel)

Project management

Public speaking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Level 3 qualification in safeguarding or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

One Education is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Safeguarding Adviser to join our highly regarded School Attendance and Safeguarding Team.

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

• Full Time, Permanent (Term-time only will also be considered)
• 30 days holiday per year
• Christmas Closure and 2 Social Value Days per year
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme, offering generous employer contributions
• Free onsite parking when working at One Education offices
• Manchester based, with travel across Greater Manchester to engage directly with schools and partners
• Paid mileage to travel to schools and meetings

Are you passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes for young people? Do you have the expertise to support schools, academies and trusts in creating safe, supportive learning environments?

One Education is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Safeguarding Adviser to join our highly regarded School Attendance and Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with schools, academy trusts, local authorities and partner agencies, providing specialist advice, guidance, training and consultancy services that help safeguard children and promote educational success.

About the Role

As an Advanced Safeguarding Adviser, you will provide expert support to schools and academies on all aspects of safeguarding. Working closely with Headteachers, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Senior Leaders, you will help ensure compliance with statutory guidance while driving improvements in safeguarding practice across educational settings.

The role combines consultancy, training, casework and strategic support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, guidance and support to schools, trusts and other agencies.
• Support Headteachers, Senior Leaders and DSLs to develop and implement effective safeguarding strategies.
• Deliver professional challenge and critical reflection through safeguarding supervision and case consultations.
• Design and deliver safeguarding training, workshops and presentations for schools, conferences and events.
• Assist schools in developing robust safeguarding procedures aligned with national and local guidance.
• Analyse school data and identify trends to support improvement planning and service delivery.
• Undertake pupil-focused casework, including home visits and partnership working with external agencies.
• Support schools to identify vulnerable pupils and implement appropriate interventions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, trusts, local authorities and multi-agency partners.
• Contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of new safeguarding products and services.
• Support the promotion of One Education’s services through networking, events and social media activity.

About You

We are looking for a safeguarding professional who has:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification and substantial experience working with children and families.
• Strong knowledge and experience of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Experience of working within or alongside schools and educational settings.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to challenge professionally while maintaining positive relationships.
• Experience of delivering training and facilitating learning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and data analysis.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• A solution-focused approach to supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Access to a vehicle and the ability to travel across service locations, or equivalent mobility arrangements.
• A willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Personal Qualities

You will be:

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Professional, resilient and confident when dealing with challenging situations.
• Self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality services.
• Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• Dedicated to equality, inclusion and excellent customer service.

Why Join One Education?

At One Education, we are committed to supporting schools and educational settings to achieve the very best outcomes for children and young people. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work alongside experienced safeguarding professionals.
• A varied and rewarding role with real impact across schools and communities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.

Equality and Diversity

One Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria, every effort will be made to provide any reasonable adjustments, equipment or support required to enable them to fulfil the role.