Safeguarding Intervention Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Gym discount

Cycle to work

Bus travel discount

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests

Food outlets

Hair & Beauty services

Bakery and ready meals

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Intervention Worker to join our Student Experience team. You will provide timely, student-centred safeguarding support and coordinate referrals with external agencies to protect and promote welfare.

The successful candidate will bring experience in safeguarding interventions, strong communication, empathy and resilience, and will contribute to early help activities and safeguarding awareness across the college to help every student feel safe

Qualifications

• Proven track record in safeguarding support roles with children, young people and families.
• Experience delivering safeguarding interventions and assessments in education.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, thresholds and procedures.
• Ability to engage with external agencies and professionals.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, student-centred safeguarding interventions.
• Coordinate referrals and engagement with external agencies.
• Support early help and preventative interventions across departments.
• Promote safeguarding awareness and best practice across the college.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment for students.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organisation

Resilience

Relationship building

Job description

Safeguarding Intervention Worker

Salary£29,096

Close date20/08/2026

The Role

We areseekinga 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 providetimely,effectiveand student-centredinterventions, 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 coordinatingappropriate referralsand 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,inclusiveand 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, youngpeopleand vulnerable adults. You will have a proventrack recordof working in a support role with children, youngpeopleand 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 educationalenvironmentand 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 providingappropriate challengeand support where needed.

You will possessa strong understanding of safeguarding legislation,thresholdsand 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 beadvantageous, as would an understanding of successful pastoral intervention strategies and early help approaches.

Most importantly, you will be a highly organised,empatheticand resilient individual with excellent communication skills and a commitment to ensuring that every student feels safe,supportedand 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