Safeguarding Intervention Worker

Only FE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,186 - 32,005; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Intervention Worker to join the Student Experience team. You will deliver timely safeguarding interventions and coordinate referrals to external agencies, ensuring students receive the support they need when concerns arise.

Working closely with the Safeguarding Lead, you will promote welfare, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to safeguarding awareness across the College to help students thrive and reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Experience delivering safeguarding interventions and assessments.
• Experience in an educational environment and collaborating with external agencies.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, thresholds and procedures.
• Experience delivering training or awareness sessions would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organised, empathetic and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely,effective and student-centred safeguarding interventions for students.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with external agencies as required.
• Contribute to information sharing and partnership working in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Support departments across the College with early help and preventative safeguarding interventions.

Job description

Safeguarding Intervention Worker

Salary £29,096

Close date 20/08/2026

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding Officer to join our Student Experience team and play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. Working closely with the Safeguarding Lead and Head of Student Experience, you will provide timely, effective and student-centred interventions, ensuring that students receive the support they need when safeguarding concerns arise.

As a key member of the safeguarding team, you will work directly with students, providing both practical and emotional support while coordinating appropriate referrals and engagement with external agencies. You will contribute to effective information sharing and partnership working in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and Local Safeguarding Adult Board (LSAB) procedures, helping the College meet its statutory safeguarding responsibilities.

This is a cross-College role that supports departments in delivering early help and preventative interventions, while also contributing to the development of safeguarding awareness and best practice across the organisation. The successful candidate will help foster a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional who is passionate about supporting children, young people and vulnerable adults. You will have a proven track record of working in a support role with children, young people and families, successfully meeting a wide range of individual needs while delivering positive outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have experience of carrying out safeguarding interventions and assessments, working within an educational environment and collaborating effectively with a range of external agencies and professionals. You will be confident in building positive relationships with students, promoting safety and wellbeing initiatives, and providing appropriate challenge and support where needed.

You will possess a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, thresholds and procedures, together with excellent knowledge of the signs, indicators and forms of abuse and associated risk factors. Experience of delivering training or awareness sessions to groups would be advantageous, as would an understanding of successful pastoral intervention strategies and early help approaches.

Most importantly, you will be a highly organised, empathetic and resilient individual with excellent communication skills and a commitment to ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and able to succeed.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You’ll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.