child protection officer

Inspire Learning Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Winterhill schools is seeking a dedicated Child Protection Officer to oversee day-to-day safeguarding and child protection at the school. The successful applicant will build strong relationships with learners and staff while applying safeguarding principles and collaborating with multiple agencies.

Applicants should have a proven track record in safeguarding, with experience in multi-agency settings. The role emphasizes creating a safe culture and contributing to ongoing safeguarding policy

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing strong relationships with young people
• Thorough grasp of safeguarding principles and practices
• Experience of multi-agency working

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day safeguarding and child protection matters at the school
• Work to develop a safe and supportive environment for learners
• Collaborate with staff and external agencies to safeguard children

Skills

Strong relationships with young people

Safeguarding principles and practices

Multi-agency working

Job description

Winterhill schools is looking to appoint a child protection officer, to have responsibility for the day-to-day safeguarding and child protection matters arising at school. the successful applicant should have a proven track record of developing strong relationships with young people, a thorough grasp of the principles and practices of effective safeguarding, and experience of multi-agency working.

We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

All candidates are expected to read the Trust's Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents