Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer

Emmanuel College, Gateshead; Thorne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Thorne is seeking a Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer to ensure the well-being of students. The role involves coordinating safeguarding referrals, managing a caseload, and building relationships with families and external partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in safeguarding, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Access to exclusive Benefits Hub

Enhanced sick pay

Competitive holiday entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Funded eye tests and glasses

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in demanding situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguarding referrals and interventions.
• Assist in embedding safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Manage a caseload professionally and collaboratively.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Emotional resilience

Ability to build relationships

Job description

About This Role

Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer

Scale 12 -16. Starting Scale 12 - Actual annual salary: £24,820.00 (0.87% FTE, Full Time Equivalent)

37.5 hours per week, 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Term time plus 5 additional days

Are you driven to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the experience, resilience and determination to champion student welfare in a thriving and inclusive academy?

We are looking for a Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer to join our committed team. This is a pivotal role in promoting the health, safety and well-being of our students. Working closely with colleagues, families and external partners, you will help to secure the very best outcomes for every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguarding referrals and interventions across the academy.
• Arrange, monitor and review support for children and families.
• Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead in embedding safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Manage a caseload with professionalism, working both independently and collaboratively.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records and liaise effectively with external agencies.
• Be a visible, approachable and trusted source of support for students.

About You

You will bring proven experience of working with children, families and multi-agency partners, together with a sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practice. You’ll have excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to remain calm, professional and resilient in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding environment. We are seeking someone empathetic and approachable, able to build strong, positive relationships with students from all backgrounds. Above all, you will be emotionally resilient, committed to the highest standards of care, and confident in managing your time to prioritise a varied and dynamic workload.

Further information is available in the job information pack.

Benefits

Join us and in addition to working with committed and helpful colleagues, the Trust can offer access to the following benefits:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
• Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
• Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 25 days, plus bank 8 holidays per annum, pro-rated for part-time post-holders)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

Trinity Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.