Education Safeguarding Officer: Multi‑Agency Support

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Safeguarding Officer within the education sector. You will respond to safeguarding and welfare concerns, ensuring timely action and accurate recording, while coordinating with families and external agencies to keep learners safe and supported in their studies.

You will handle incidents in line with legal requirements, support vulnerable learners, and maintain comprehensive records, contributing to a safe learning environment across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding capacity.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Prevent frameworks.
• Experience supporting young people in education or community settings.
• Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Respond to safeguarding and welfare enquiries promptly and in line with guidelines.
• Support vulnerable learners to remain engaged with their courses.
• Provide immediate support and crisis intervention when at risk.
• Follow up on safeguarding incidents in line with legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic records.
• Coordinate interventions and referrals with colleagues and external agencies.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Prevent framework knowledge

Young people support

Communication & reporting

Independent work

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Safeguarding Officer within the education sector. You will respond to safeguarding and welfare concerns, ensuring timely action and accurate recording, while coordinating with families and external agencies to keep learners safe and supported in their studies.

You will handle incidents in line with legal requirements, support vulnerable learners, and maintain comprehensive records, contributing to a safe learning environment across the organisation.