Safeguarding and Attendance Officer

North Star 265°; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Job summary

North Star 265° seeks an experienced Safeguarding Officer to promote welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils across the school. Working with the DSL, DDSL and external agencies, you will support safeguarding procedures and ensure children receive protection and support.

This role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families within our school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Resilient, proactive and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in safeguarding and child protection.
• Manage and maintain accurate safeguarding records and documentation.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality and welfare concerns, identify risks.
• Liaise with children, families, social care, health professionals and agencies.
• Attend safeguarding meetings and multi-agency conferences.
• Advise staff on safeguarding concerns and referral processes.
• Support early intervention and pastoral strategies for pupil wellbeing.
• Contribute to safeguarding audits, policy reviews and compliance.
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the school.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Discretion

Team player

Job description

Join Our Team

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and committed Safeguarding Officer to play a pivotal role in promoting the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils across our school.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), in particular the assistant head (DDSL) senior leaders, staff, parents and external agencies, you will support the effective implementation of safeguarding procedures and ensure that children receive the support and protection they need to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong safeguarding knowledge, exceptional communication skills and a passion for improving outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in all aspects of safeguarding and child protection.


• Manage and maintain accurate safeguarding records and documentation.


• Monitor attendance, punctuality and welfare concerns, identifying and responding to emerging risks.


• Liaise effectively with children, families, social care, health professionals and other agencies.


• Attend and contribute to safeguarding meetings, child protection conferences and multi-agency meetings as required.


• Support in providing advice and guidance to staff on safeguarding concerns and referral processes.


• Support early intervention and pastoral strategies to improve pupil wellbeing and engagement.


• Contribute to safeguarding audits, policy reviews and compliance activities.


• Help promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the school.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children, young people and families.


• Demonstrate a sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.


• Possess excellent organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills.


• Be able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.


• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.


• Be resilient, proactive and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.


• Be capable of working independently and as part of a team.

We Can Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.


• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).


• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities


• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.


• Dedicated and caring staff committed to safeguarding and inclusion.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• Access to employee wellbeing support.


• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to children's lives.