Designated Safeguarding Adviser

Activate Learning; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering education group in the UK is hiring a Designated Safeguarding Adviser to oversee support for students facing challenges. The role involves meeting students to triage needs, making referrals to various agencies, and advising on safeguard-related actions. Qualifications required are a Level 3 qualification and advanced safeguarding training. The position offers numerous benefits, including wellbeing resources, competitive salaries, and generous leave. Join to make a real impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Free eye tests and health coverage

Learning and development opportunities

Pension schemes

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

On-site facilities, including gym access

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding policies and regulations.
• Ability to assess risk of harm to individuals.
• Experience in safeguarding work.

Responsibilities

• Meet learners and triage support needs.
• Make referrals to internal and external agencies.
• Advise staff on appropriate actions for student needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with families.
• Track progress of safeguarding work and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Compassion and empathy

Ability to handle confidential information

Building rapport and trust

Education

Level 3 qualification

Completed Advanced Safeguarding training

Job description

Designated Safeguarding Adviser

About the role

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, triage support needs, make referrals to internal and external agencies such as college counsellors, the police, social services, youth services or mental health services. In addition, you will advise our teaching teams and faculty staff on the appropriate actions to best meet the needs of the students under the support of the safeguarding team and build/maintain close working relationships with families of students under the support of the safeguarding team.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours a week during term‑time (0.84 FTE), based at our Banbury and Bicester College Campus.

Responsibilities

• Meet learners and triage support needs.
• Make referrals to internal and external agencies such as college counsellors, police, social services, youth services, or mental health services.
• Advise teaching teams and faculty staff on appropriate actions to best meet the needs of students.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with families of students.
• Provide comprehensive records to track the progress of safeguarding work and ensure statutory and legislative procedures are followed.

About you

You will have extensive knowledge and an excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and regulations and will ensure next steps are always taken appropriately and professionally. You 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 qualified.
• Completed Advanced Safeguarding training in the last two years.
• Previous experience in safeguarding.
• Eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship). Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Company Overview

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 while also investing in building a community environment for everyone. Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Benefits

• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Free eye tests and well‑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 teachers’ professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored three‑day induction program and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to six weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• 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.