Lead Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer

Watergrove Trust; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Watergrove Trust's Falinge Park High School is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to lead safeguarding and child protection across the school, attending multi-agency meetings and representing the school within the community and Local Authority. The role includes leading the PREVENT agenda with senior colleagues and working within a strong pastoral framework.

The successful candidate will support the DSL in case work and help ensure safeguarding of children and families, contributing to an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Committed to safeguarding of young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead on safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and represent the school within the community and Local Authority.
• Lead on the PREVENT agenda with the Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in case work across the school.
• Work as part of the pastoral team to break down barriers to opportunity.

Job description

Watergrove Trust's Falinge Park High School is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to lead safeguarding and child protection across the school, attending multi-agency meetings and representing the school within the community and Local Authority. The role includes leading the PREVENT agenda with senior colleagues and working within a strong pastoral framework.

The successful candidate will support the DSL in case work and help ensure safeguarding of children and families, contributing to an inclusive,