Education Safeguarding & Compliance Officer

Golearnleicestershire; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding and Compliance Officer to join the Education Effectiveness team within Children and Families Services. You will deliver training and provide support to education settings to keep children safe and protected.

The role requires knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education, an enhanced DBS check, and the ability to work with schools and partners to implement safeguarding policy.

Qualifications

• Degree, or higher education (eg GNVQ level 4/5), or relevant professional development or experience which would ensure powers of analysis and critical evaluation required to undertake the post.
• Have a working knowledge of child protection/safeguarding of children and young people in Education, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
• Substantial recent experience of working with schools and/or other related agencies, including dealing with difficult and sensitive issues and liaison with staff with significant organisational responsibilities.
• Recent and successful experience of the planning and delivery of training for a range of audiences.
• Be able to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact, whilst applying knowledge of statutory education policy and procedure.
• Have a supportive and problem-solving approach when prioritising the safeguarding of children and young people within the statutory frameworks.
• Have effective communication skills both verbal and written, including presentation skills, Be energetic, well‑motivated and flexible.

Responsibilities

• To apply for this post, you must respond to and evidence the essential criteria within your personal statement.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in education, social work and Keeping Children Safe in Education will be an advantage.
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
• You will deliver training and provide support for education settings as part of the Education Effectiveness team.

Job description

Leicestershire County Council are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding and Compliance Officer to join the Education Effectiveness team within Children and Families Services. You will deliver training and provide support to education settings to keep children safe and protected.

The role requires knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education, an enhanced DBS check, and the ability to work with schools and partners to implement safeguarding policy.