Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer

Isle of Man Public Service Careers; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Annual leave

Flexi-time

Hybrid work schedule

Pension scheme

Training access

Gym discounts

Counselling service

Job summary

Isle of Man Public Service Careers is seeking a qualified safeguarding professional to join the Safeguarding Team within the Department of Education, Sport and Culture. You will provide expert support and lead safeguarding training across schools and divisions.

You will lead a team of Education Welfare Officers, collaborate with MASH, contribute to policy development and support Designated Safeguarding Leads, while progressing flexible hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expert safeguarding knowledge and practice guidance.
• Experience in designing and delivering safeguarding training.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team including MASH representation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support, advice and guidance on safeguarding.
• Lead development and delivery of safeguarding training for the workforce.
• Represent the Department at multi-agency forums and ensure policy implementation.
• Line manage Education Welfare Officers and the MASH representative.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Training delivery

Team leadership

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Safeguarding Team within the Department of Education, Sport and Culture, helping to shape and strengthen safeguarding practice across the Department. Working closely with the Head of Safeguarding, you’ll provide expert support, advice and guidance to colleagues across our schools and other divisions, while taking a leading role in developing and delivering safeguarding training for our workforce.

You’ll represent the Department at multi-agency forums and working groups, contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures that support effective partnership working. You’ll also lead and line manage a team of Education Welfare Officers and the Department’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) representative, as well as playing a key role in providing support and supervision to Designated Safeguarding Leads.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration throughout the week.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.