Safeguarding Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Supportive environment

Job summary

St Gabriel’s RC High School is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding and child protection, including online safety and monitoring systems. The role involves providing guidance to staff and attending relevant meetings to support pupils and families.

You will be available during school hours, may travel for off-site meetings, and hold a driving licence. The appointment emphasizes safeguarding within a Catholic learning community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable pupils and safeguarding.
• Assisting with development of safeguarding policies and protocols.
• Experience handling child protection cases and investigations.
• Ability to liaise with a range of agencies and professionals.
• Experience working with parents to safeguard pupils.
• Commitment to promoting pupil welfare and learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DSL with safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Be available during school hours to discuss safeguarding concerns.
• Engage with children’s social care and specialist services as required.
• Attend and contribute to safeguarding meetings and inter-agency discussions.
• Contribute to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment.
• Support staff with safeguarding guidance and policy implementation.

Skills

Vulnerable pupils

Safeguarding policies

Child protection investigations

Agency liaison

Parent collaboration

Pupil welfare

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Gabriel’s are currently seeking a Safeguarding officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The Safeguarding Officer will assist the DSL with all matters of safeguarding and child protection, including online safety and understanding the filtering and monitoring systems and processes in place. Act as a source of support, advice and expertise for all staff regarding child protection and safeguarding matters. Be available during all school hours during term time for staff to discuss any safeguarding concerns. Generally, this should be in person however, they may be available virtually in exceptional circumstances. Contribute to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment. Engage with children’s social care and specialist services as required. This includes attendance and contribution to child protection and child in need meetings, strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, you must hold a driving licence as meetings off site are frequent. To undertake all duties reasonably requested in a manner consistent with the mission and aims of St Gabriel’s as a Catholic School.

At St Gabriel’s, we are an inclusive Catholic family who embrace diverse identities, faiths and beliefs. We strive to use our God-given talents to serve others and to succeed. The Lord is our strength, which inspires us to make positive contributions to our school community and be valued members of our global society.

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate they have experience of:

• Working effectively with vulnerable pupils.
• Assisting with development of safeguarding policies and protocols.
• Child protection cases and investigations.
• Liaising with a range of agencies and professionals to support pupils.
• Working effectively with parents to safeguard pupils.
• Promoting pupils’ learning and welfare.

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the ability to:

• Explain the principles involved in giving advice and guidance to pupils, including the stance on confidentiality.
• Demonstrate how to write action plans for pupils, maintain accurate records and create complex safeguarding reports.
• Show how they would motivate pupils by establishing empathetic and supportive working relationships.
• Work as part of a team as well as independently, using their initiative.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities of agencies towards vulnerable pupils.
• Explain the additional support which can be of assistance to vulnerable pupils and families.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gabriel's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.