Safeguarding Officer

Brymore Academy; Bridgwater; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

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The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people within Brymore Academy.

Competenze

• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

Mansioni

• Act as a primary point of contact for staff and students regarding safeguarding concerns.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in leading safeguarding and child protection practices across the academy.
• Manage referrals to external agencies and attend multi-agency meetings, including Child Protection Conferences and review meetings.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date safeguarding and child protection records.
• Work closely with families, school staff and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Support pupils experiencing emotional wellbeing challenges, including low mood and anxiety.
• Contribute to safeguarding training, policy development and the promotion of a strong safeguarding culture throughout the academy.

Conoscenze

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-agency collaboration

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About The Role

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives ofchildren and young people? We are seeking a dedicated and proactiveSafeguarding Officer to play a key role in promoting the safety, welfare andwellbeing of all students at Brymore Academy. Working closely with theDesignated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will be a trusted point of contact forsafeguarding concerns, helping to ensure that vulnerable children receive thesupport and protection they need.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong safeguardingknowledge, excellent communication skills and a commitment to achieving thevery best outcomes for young people. You will work collaboratively with staff,families and external agencies to coordinate support, manage safeguardingrecords and contribute to creating a safe and inclusive learning environmentfor every student.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for staff and studentsregarding safeguarding concerns.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in leadingsafeguarding and child protection practices across the academy.
• Manage referrals to external agencies and attendmulti-agency meetings, including Child Protection Conferences and reviewmeetings.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-datesafeguarding and child protection records.
• Work closely with families, school staff and partneragencies to secure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and youngpeople.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on safeguardingand child protection matters.
• Support pupils experiencing emotional wellbeingchallenges, including low mood and anxiety.
• Contribute to safeguarding training, policy developmentand the promotion of a strong safeguarding culture throughout the academy.