Safeguarding Administrative Assistant, RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL & COLLEGE

Guardian Jobs; Rochester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripplevale School and College is seeking a Safeguarding Administrative Assistant to support its Safeguarding team. This role involves managing safeguarding concerns, collaborating with external agencies, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, discretion, and emotional resilience.

Qualifications

• Strong emotional resilience and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding Team.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and assist in planning interventions.
• Handle all safeguarding matters confidentially and promptly.

Skills

Discretion

Emotional resilience

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Safeguarding Administrative Assistant, RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL & COLLEGE

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Hours: Full time, permanent, term time only. 35 Hours per week.

Start date: As soon as possible

Your new school
Ripplevale School and College is a thriving independent special school for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years, located in Rochester. We provide a holistic, child-centred approach, supporting students with diverse needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, DCD, sensory issues, and high anxiety levels.

Your new role
We are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Assistant to support our Safeguarding team. Your responsibilities will include managing safeguarding concerns, collaborating with external agencies, and ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines to protect our pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding Team, including organizing meetings, collating information, and preparing reports.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and assist in planning interventions tailored to individual pupil needs, under guidance from the Safeguarding Officer.
• Handle all safeguarding matters confidentially and promptly, maintaining the highest standards of discretion.

What We Are Looking For

• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Strong emotional resilience and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with external agencies and colleagues.

If you are passionate about safeguarding and want to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. For more information and to apply, contact Brett Coventry at 020 3818 7040 or [e-mail].

Early Application Encouraged: Due to high interest, applications may close early. We recommend applying promptly.

Safeguarding Statement
Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants, and online searches may be conducted as part of the shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.