Child Protection Officer

Emmanuel College, Gateshead; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Gateshead is seeking a Child Protection Officer. Responsibilities include assisting with safeguarding matters, liaising with external agencies, and ensuring compliance with child protection legislation. The ideal candidate will have strong safeguarding knowledge and experience in emotional support planning for students.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling safeguarding matters in educational settings.
• Ability to liaise with external agencies effectively.
• Strong understanding of child protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding matters.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions for students' emotional needs.
• Manage safeguarding records and ensure they comply with statutory guidance.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Emotional support planning

Job description

About This Role

Child Protection Officer, Term Time plus 3 days, 40 hours per week

Responsible to the Designated Safeguarding Lead

Responsible to the Designated Safeguarding Lead for:

Responsibilities

• assisting the DSL/DDSL with safeguarding matters in line with college policy including identifying and referring concerns or disclosures.
• representing Grace College whilst working closely with a wide range of external agencies and/or liaising with families to support the child, as directed by the DSL/DDSL including attending TAF/CAF/CIN/CP meetings and reviews.
• planning and delivering targeted intervention to meet the emotional needs of young people, over a period of time including risk assessments and support plans to safeguard students and share as appropriate.
• Ensure effective sign-posting of services and referrals by developing good working relationships with other stakeholders including parents/carers, college staff and professionals from external specialist voluntary, statutory and community agencies.

Safeguarding Records and Data

Ensuring safeguarding records and child protection records are maintained in line with statutory guidance with an emphasis on:

• Monitor and manage safeguarding referrals through CPOMS ensuring interventions are timely and responsive, in line with child protection legislation and statutory guidance; Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).
• Ensure child protection records relating to student safeguarding information are accurately recorded and stored in line with statutory guidance.
• Ensure that data protection and confidentiality requirements are met, including the confidential storage of student records, obtaining student permission before sharing information, assessing risk and where appropriate breaking confidentiality in order to ensure the health and safety of students.