Bank Safeguarding Officer

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Liverpool College is seeking a Bank Safeguarding Officer to support safeguarding arrangements across the College. You will work with managers, curriculum and support staff, external agencies and students to maintain a vigilant, safe environment.

Reporting to the Safeguarding, Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager, you will coordinate safeguarding activity, deliver staff and student training, respond to safeguarding cases and contribute to multi-agency meetings.

Formación

• Educated to Level 3 or above.
• In-depth safeguarding training within the last 2 years; e.g. Designated Officer training.
• Experience of safeguarding case work with young people and adults.
• Experience of working with Looked after children, care leavers and young carers.
• Excellent computer literacy – ability to use college IT programs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and legislation.
• Continued Professional Development (CPD) conducted.
• Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to the College's Mission and values in safeguarding role.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver safeguarding support for students across the College.
• Lead on safeguarding cases and training events.
• Provide guidance to Safeguarding Leads, Duty Managers and partner agencies.
• Promote compliance with safeguarding procedures and promote student safety.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Safeguarding experience

Case work

Educación

Level 3 qualification or above

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Designated Officer safeguarding training

Herramientas

IT literacy

Descripción del empleo

Bank Safeguarding Officer

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Learning Support

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Liverpool

Reporting To: Safeguarding, Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

Compensation: £21.15 / hour

Description

Job Title: Bank Safeguarding Officer

Department: Safeguarding, Mental Health and Wellbeing

Salary: £21.15 per hour
Job Type: Temporary bank hours

The Safeguarding Officer will support and co-ordinate the delivery of Safeguarding arrangements across the College. This role will work closely with managers, curriculum and support staff, external agencies, and students in order to maintain a culture of vigilance and responsibility, maintaining the safest possible environment at City of Liverpool College.

The Safeguarding Officer will support the work of the College’s Safeguarding Leads and be responsible for: supporting the College’s compliance with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, the Prevent Duty, co-ordinating and delivering awareness raising events, delivering training for staff and students, responding to and managing safeguarding cases and attending meetings, including multiagency meetings off site. The post holder will be expected to support and advise staff across the College on issues related to safety and wellbeing of our students.

Responsible to: Safeguarding, Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

Key Responsibilities

Contribute fully to the:

1. Mission and values statement of the College, ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
2. College and Student Support area strategic objectives and transformation groups and actively engage in annual and regular department reviews and audits.
3. Self-assessment process and Quality Improvement Plan to promote continual improvements in safeguarding provision within the College.
4. Safeguarding Operational Team and Student Support Team meetings and team objectives.

Plan, co-ordinate, recruit for, and deliver:

1. Lead on support cases for students who are experiencing safeguarding issues across the college.
2. cross college opportunities and other major events designed to support students to stay safe, achieve academically, succeed and progress.
3. Support to co-ordinate key training events for safeguarding across the college for all college stakeholders across the academic year.

Provide support and guidance to:

1. Safeguarding Strategic and Operational Leads.
2. Safeguarding Team and Duty Managers.
3. Staff or key partner agencies involved in safeguarding cases.
4. Students – in relation to safeguarding, and vulnerable groups, e.g. Looked after children, Care Leavers, young carers, and those students vulnerable to exploitation.

Encourage and promote:

1. Compliance with Safeguarding procedures and intervention among staff.
2. Development of skills required by students to stay safe and engage fully with their programme of study.
3. A healthy and safe college environment .
4. Engagement with all College policies and procedures.
5. Work co-operatively and effectively as a member of the Safeguarding Team.
6. Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers.
7. Ensure students are aware of their rights, responsibilities and entitlement as a student at The City of Liverpool College and act as an advocate of the student voice at every level.
8. Make available and share with colleagues, safeguarding resources, materials and documentation.
9. Ensure access to other student support services and active engagement with the opportunities on offer.
10. Review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development.
11. Maintain records, including CPD within specified deadlines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

1. Educated to Level 3 or above
2. In depth safeguarding training within the last 2 years; e.g. approved Designated Officer training
3. Recent in-depth experience of safeguarding case work with young people and adults to help keep them safe and the ability to maintain and sustain high levels of safeguarding support
4. Experience of case working with other vulnerable groups such as Looked after children, care leavers and young carers
5. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
6. Experience of effectively and positively assessing young people’s and adults needs
7. Knowledge of the community and those challenges faced by young people, in particular as a barrier to accessing and engaging fully with education and staying safe
8. In depth experience of developing support plans and strategies around safeguarding
9. In depth knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding requirements and legislation.
10. Engaged in and evidence of Continued Professional Development
11. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy
12. High level of communication and interpersonal skills especially with students
13. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
14. Ability to analyse complex situations and to identify gaps and opportunities for students and staff
15. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
16. Ability to meet set targets and respond to changing needs positively and effectively

Desirable Criteria

1. An ICT qualification
2. Membership of relevant professional body