Safeguarding Coordination Assistant — Hybrid Role

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Outstanding Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Learning & Development

Health & Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme

Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a Safeguarding Support Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Safeguarding Team. You will organise meetings, minute accurately, and maintain confidential records across social care systems.

The role emphasizes timely delivery within statutory timescales, collaboration with partners, and contributing to safeguarding outcomes for adults across Gateshead. Hybrid working and generous employee benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Business Support (or equivalent).
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience providing high-quality business, administrative or operational support in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist administrative and coordination support to the Safeguarding Team, ensuring timely delivery of safeguarding processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate Section 42 Safeguarding Planning and Review Meetings with relevant partners.
• Attend safeguarding meetings and produce accurate minutes, safeguarding plans and records.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records on social care systems in line with information governance.
• Work with colleagues, partner agencies and service users to support effective communication and service delivery.
• Support management of safeguarding enquiries, including triage meetings and information requests.
• Assist with data monitoring, reporting and quality assurance activities to identify trends.

Skills

Admin basics

Organisational skills

Meeting minutes

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 3 in BA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic records systems

Job description

Gateshead Council is seeking a Safeguarding Support Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Safeguarding Team. You will organise meetings, minute accurately, and maintain confidential records across social care systems.

The role emphasizes timely delivery within statutory timescales, collaboration with partners, and contributing to safeguarding outcomes for adults across Gateshead. Hybrid working and generous employee benefits are on offer.