Designated Safeguarding Adviser

Activate-Learning-1; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff awards

Wellbeing groups

Health plan and eye care benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Teaching support

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Adviser to join our safeguarding team at Banbury Campus. The role involves meeting learners, triaging needs, and referring to external agencies as needed. You will advise staff on safeguarding actions and collaborate closely with families to ensure student safety.

The role is fixed-term, full-time (37 hours/week) until January 2028, based at Banbury College Campus, with strong emphasis on professional integrity and confidential practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding policies and regulations.
• Ability to provide comprehensive records to track safeguarding progress.
• Experience in a similar role (social/youth safeguarding or care).

Responsibilities

• Meet learners and triage safeguarding support needs.
• Make referrals to internal and external agencies (police, social services, mental health, college counsellors).
• Advise teaching teams on appropriate actions to meet students' needs.
• Build close working relationships with families of students under safeguarding.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Record-keeping

Confidentiality

Empathy

Interagency liaison

Education

Advanced Safeguarding training (last 2 years)

Job description

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Designated Safeguarding Adviser

Reference: OCT20263039

Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 4th Nov 2026

Location: Banbury

• Generous holiday entitlement, excellent pension scheme and access to other great benefits

About the role: Designated Safeguarding Adviser

We are looking to expand our safeguarding team, by recruiting Designated Safeguarding Advisers to work with our existing team of professionals to offer front-line support, immediate and professional advice and guidance to young people and adults through some of the most significant challenges they may encounter.

You will be required to meet learners and triaging support needs, making referrals to internal and external agencies such as College counsellors, the police, social services, youth services or mental health services.

In addition, you will be required to advise our teaching teams and faculty staff on the appropriate actions to take to best meet the needs of the students under the support of the safeguarding team and building/maintaining close working relationships with families of students under the support of the safeguarding team.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position working 37 hours a week until January 2028. This role is based at our Banbury College Campus.

What do you need to be successful as a Safeguarding Adviser at Activate Learning?

You will have extensive knowledge and an excellent understanding of the safeguarding policies and regulations and to ensure next steps are always taken appropriately and professionally. You will have the ability to provide comprehensive records to track the progress of safeguarding work and to ensure we meet the statutory and legislative procedures.

The successful candidates will be able to use a person-centred approach, show compassion and empathy, handle confidential information, build rapport and trust in individuals to assess whether they are at risk of harm from others or themselves.

About you:

You will have previous experience in a similar role, either in social work, youth work, safeguarding or care setting

The ideal candidate will have:

• Completed Advanced Safeguarding training in the last two years
• Previous experience in Safeguarding

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.