Army - Cadet Safeguarding Support Worker

Ministry of Defence; Rushmoor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking Safeguarding Support Workers to manage safeguarding allegations and concerns raised regarding Army Cadets. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to work within multi-agency frameworks, and a commitment to promoting children's well-being. This role will involve processing referrals, providing administrative support, and engaging with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Confidence in multi-agency working.
• Ability to assist with safeguarding investigations.
• Efficiency and accuracy in record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Process and prioritize all referrals into the ACSH.
• Provide administrative support to Safeguarding Case Workers.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, and external agencies.
• Act as a point of contact for safeguarding disclosures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Multi-agency working

Record keeping

Child-centered approach

Job description

Overview

The Army Cadet Safeguarding Hub (ACSH) based in Aldershot Hampshire, responds to and manages all safeguarding allegations and concerns raised regarding Army Cadets and its members. We require Safeguarding Support Workers to be confident in multi-agency working, have excellent communication skills and to be able to assist with the progress of a safeguarding investigation. We expect Safeguarding support workers to be efficient and accurate with record keeping, and able to provide sound advice to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Safeguarding support workers are responsible for processioning and prioritising all referrals into the ACSH, ensuring that all safeguarding concerns are recorded appropriately on specialist electronic safeguarding casework management systems. Engaging with key stakeholders both within Defence and outside to gather further safeguarding information.
• Support workers will also provide administrative support to Safeguarding Case Workers as they carry out their enquiries following allocation of cases.
• Safeguarding support workers work collaboratively with customers including children, families, volunteers, and employees in the Army Cadets, and those representing other agencies including Social Services and Police.
• Work in a child centred way – promoting the well-being and safeguarding of children, above other factors at all times.
• Act as a point of contact for safeguarding disclosures, concerns, and referrals, providing advice and mentorship to others.
• Liaise with external agencies and statutory authorities as needed, capturing and sharing sensitive information appropriately.
• Review, Process and Update Online Safeguarding Casework Management System.
• Present a summary of new referrals in a daily triage meeting to collaboratively identify next steps.
• Maintain full and accurate records.
• Support the submission of referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service, Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland, or Access Northern Ireland.
• Provide administrative support to Case Workers, booking transport, arranging meetings, taking minutes etc.
• Participate substantially in regular supervision.
• Seek and engage with opportunities for professional development.
• Understand and abide by relevant data protection legislation and regulations, especially the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation, in relation to safeguarding casework.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, within and outside the MoD, and across many grades and ranks.