Safeguarding Coordinator

Barking & Dagenham College; Romford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Barking & Dagenham College invites applications for a full-time Safeguarding Coordinator to join the safeguarding team. The role reports to the Head of Safeguarding and offers a permanent contract with a salary in the £35,286-£38,268 range, including London Weighting.

You will manage safeguarding referrals, support staff and partners, and ensure timely, compliant safeguarding processes across the college. The posting emphasises safeguarding policy implementation, caseload management, and

Qualifications

• Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification or willingness to undertake it.
• English and Maths qualifications at level 2 or above.
• Experience of safeguarding role / prevent duty and responding to safeguarding issues.
• Experience of working in an education environment.
• Experience of complex case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first point of contact for safeguarding enquiries from staff, parents or professionals.
• Implement Barking and Dagenham College safeguarding/child protection policy and procedures.
• Act as a Safeguarding Officer and maintain a caseload of safeguarding referrals.
• Initiate and refer students to outside agencies and coordinate referrals.
• Provide professional support, guidance, and advice to staff on safeguarding issues to ensure staff follow due process.

Skills

Communication skills

English & Maths level 2+

Safeguarding experience

Education environment experience

Case management

Education

Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification

English and Maths Level 2+

Job description

Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities!

Barking and Dagenham College have an exciting opportunity open for a Safeguarding Coordinator to join our Safeguarding team.

You will join us on a full-time, 36 hpw, permanent contract and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £35,286-£38,268 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

The Safeguarding Coordinator role:

Reporting to the Head of Safeguarding and/or the Director of Student Welfare & Support (DSL), the Safeguarding Co-ordinator will be responsible for ensuring that operational tasks related to Safeguarding are performed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

The post holder will work closely with staff across the college, particularly the support and welfare team, to promote positive communications with external partners, and secure the best outcomes for students

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Provide a first point of contact for safeguarding enquiries from staff, parents or professionals
• Implement Barking and Dagenham Colleges safeguarding/child protection policy and procedures
• Act as a Safeguarding Officer and maintain a caseload of safeguarding referrals
• Initiate and refer students to outside agencies and co-ordinate referrals
• Provide professional support, guidance, and advice to staff on safeguarding issues to ensure staff follow due process as per BDC policies and procedures

Our ideal Safeguarding Coordinator should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Have, or be willing to undertake, Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification
• English and Maths qualifications at level 2 or above
• Experience of working within a safeguarding role /prevent duty role and responding to safeguarding issues
• Experience of working in an education environment
• Experience of complex case management
• Able to exhibit a high level of communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and can liaise and work collaboratively with professionals from other agencies, managers, and key service stakeholders
• Ability to manage a complex workload including competing priorities, achieve targets and respond quickly and flexibly to changing needs and demands

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you!

You will need to submit a covering letter within your application demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

• All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

B arking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding at BDC

All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Closing date for applications: 17th September 2026