Safeguarding Champion for Looked After Learners

NKC Gravesend College; South Shields; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NKC Gravesend College is seeking a compassionate and tenacious Care-Experienced Safeguarding Officer to champion Looked After Children and Care Leavers, ensuring their voices are heard and they have the support they need to thrive.

You’ll work across Hadlow and Tonbridge campuses, manage a caseload, act as a Designated Member of Staff, support Personal Education Plan meetings and help learners access entitlements while collaborating with Virtual Schools, social workers and other partners to

Qualifications

• Level 3 safeguarding qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation,DfE guidance and Looked After Children needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgement.
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload across campuses as safeguarding officer.
• Act as Designated and named safeguarding lead (Designated Member of Staff).
• Support Personal Education Plan meetings and student entitlements.
• Collaborate with Virtual Schools, social workers and partners for safeguarding support.
• Advocate for care-experienced learners' education, wellbeing and progression.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Empathy

Judgement

Formation

Level 3 safeguarding qualification

Description du poste

NKC Gravesend College is seeking a compassionate and tenacious Care-Experienced Safeguarding Officer to champion Looked After Children and Care Leavers, ensuring their voices are heard and they have the support they need to thrive.

You’ll work across Hadlow and Tonbridge campuses, manage a caseload, act as a Designated Member of Staff, support Personal Education Plan meetings and help learners access entitlements while collaborating with Virtual Schools, social workers and other partners to