Safeguarding Officer

Coventry College; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Excellent pension scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave 34 days + bank/­

CPD and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Blue Light Card (BLC)

Job summary

Coventry College is seeking a proactive Safeguarding Officer to join our safeguarding team in Coventry. You will work closely with the DSL, Wellbeing Manager and colleagues to provide frontline safeguarding responses and intensive support for learners at risk of underachievement.

This role focuses on Looked After Children (LAC) and vulnerable groups. Responsibilities include promoting attendance, coordinating with tutors and professionals, and sharing safeguarding guidance with staff.

Qualifications

• Level 3 safeguarding qualification or commitment toward gaining qualification.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Experience of working within an educational organisation or youth work environment.
• Experience developing, organising and promoting social and recreational activities; experience with Looked After Children (LAC).

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline safeguarding responses and intensive targeted support to learners at risk of underachievement or NEET.
• Promote good attendance by collaborating with tutors, parents and professionals to remove barriers to learning.
• Support staff on safeguarding matters and ensure reporting procedures are understood and followed.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning to improve learner outcomes.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Education

Level 3 safeguarding qualification

Level 2 English and Maths qualification

Job description

Job Title: Safeguarding OfficerLocation: Coventry College Contract Type: Full-Time, permanent Hours per Week: 37 per week Salary: £29,599 - £31,409per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017, we’ve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow—strengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive, inclusive curriculum, we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities, including electric vehicle tech, construction, and digital skills, ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join the college’s safeguarding team as the Safeguarding Officer and LAC Support, to further develop and strengthen the safeguarding provision at Coventry College. Working alongside our DSL, Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager and other members of the Safeguarding team. You will required to have experience Experience working with Looked After Children (LAC). To offer a frontline safeguarding response and provide intensive targeted support to learners who are at serious risk of underachieving and/or becoming NEET due to associated issues that may impact on their learning. For example, young carers (YC), refugee and asylum seekers, those subject to family breakdown (CLA, CL) or homelessness, financial difficulties, mental health concerns, substance misuse, and teenage pregnancy etc. Promote and establish good attendance, by working with college tutors/lecturers, parents, carers, professionals and young people to reduce and remove barriers to learning and progress. Contribute to the planning and implementation of multi-agency approaches and support that promote positive outcomes. Provide advice and support to staff on safeguarding matters and ensure that individuals know how to report concerns and understand reporting procedures

Requirements Must-Have

• Level 3 safeguarding qualification or commitment towards actively working towards gaining qualification.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Experience of working with people within an educational organisation or youth work environment
• Experience of developing, organising and promoting social and recreational activities in various settingsExperience working with Looked After Children (LAC)

What we offer

• Free on-site parking, including pay-as-you-go EV charging spaces
• Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 34 days plus statutory bank holidays
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more
• This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
• On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon
• Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements
• A supportive, inclusive working environment