Early Help Prevention Officer/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Wmjobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colton Hills is seeking a committed Early Help Prevention Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our safeguarding and inclusion team in Wolverhampton. You will lead Early Help Assessments, coordinate support for vulnerable students and families, and ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to effectively. Fixed term for 12 months.

37 hours per week, 46.5 weeks per year (Term Time + 10 days). Start date 1 December 2026, end date 30 November 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and completing early help assessments.
• Experience working in a multi-agency environment.
• Knowledge of Wolverhampton MASH and safeguarding processes.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Lead Early Help Assessments and coordinate support for vulnerable students and families.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns in collaboration with staff and external agencies.
• Contribute to a strong safeguarding culture across the school.

Skills

Early help assessments

Multi-agency collaboration

MASH knowledge

Education

Qualification in related area (education / social care / family support) or significant experience

Job description

WELCOME TO COLTON HILLS
Many Minds, One Mission
A community school is one which has the ethos of everyone working together as a family towards our shared goals, which can be summarised with our school values:
PRIDE – Participation – Respect – Integrity - Diversity – Excellence
At Colton Hills we believe that every child is entitled to the highest quality learning experience, irrespective of their starting point. There are no barriers to high achievement and no excuses for not succeeding. In every lesson students are exposed to powerful knowledge and culturally rich experiences. Every day we are learning and reflecting on how we have improved ourselves. Through this, we maximise academic attainment so students can go to and through university and thrive in a top profession.
Colton Hills is committed to the safeguarding of all our Staff and Students and the successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

We are seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated and experienced Early Help Prevention Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our safeguarding and inclusion team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children, young people and families to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a key role in leading Early Help Assessments, coordinating support for vulnerable students and families, and ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to effectively. You will contribute to a strong culture of safeguarding across the school and work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of our students.

• A qualification in a related area, education, social care, family support or significant experience in this area and a willingness to undertake further training is essential
• Demonstrate experience of leading and completing early help assessments
• Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
• Knowledge of the Wolverhampton Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Please see job description and the person specification for more information.

Fixed Term role for 12 months.

Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week, 46.5 weeks per annum (Term Time + 10 days)

Start Date: 1st December 2026

End Date:30th November 2027

Closing Date for Advert: Monday 12th October 2026 at 9am

Supporting documents
Our values and mission.pdf
CHCS Early Help Prevention Officer and DDSL 270520.docx