Safeguarding Officer

CLARUS EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization located in Greater London is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to provide effective pastoral care, mental health support, and safeguarding for students. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement safeguarding policies and maintain accurate records on pastoral issues. A good standard of education, relevant training, and strong interpersonal skills are required for this permanent, term-time only position with a salary range of £28,067 - £29,752.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a student service/behavioural/safeguarding environment within education.
• Understanding of safeguarding regulations and practices.
• Proven track record of motivating and managing young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure student support.
• Implement safeguarding and mental health policies.
• Maintain accurate records of safeguarding cases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Good standard of education, including English and Maths

Safeguarding Level 3 training

Advanced DSL training

Job description

Safeguarding Officer

£28,067 - £29,752

Term Time only

Permanent

Brent

Purpose of the role: The purpose of the role is to provide effective pastoral care, mental health and wellbeing support, and safeguarding support for students with the possibility of working across a range of year groups. You are expected to work with the systems and structures that are in place to ensure all reported concerns are acted on immediately and as a result, students and their families receive professional and efficient support. As the systems and structures reflect the JFS safeguarding policies and Keeping Children Safe in Education, you need to be confident with these documents. You will work collaboratively with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies on safeguarding concerns; you will also work closely with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead, to effectively support students with mental health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads) to ensure students across the school are safeguarded and supported.
• Ensure the safeguarding and mental health policies are implemented and promote the best safeguarding and mental health and wellbeing practice to all stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential, and up-to-date records on all pastoral, safeguarding and child protection cases on CPOMS and safeguarding trackers, and provide reports when required.
• Ensure all vulnerable students are checked regularly and record all meetings on the safeguarding trackers.
• Respond in a timely manner to safeguarding and pastoral concerns / issues to ensure students are kept safe from harm; ensure all action points are followed through and those concerned held accountable.
• Pro-actively work with parents / carers and other agencies through joint planning and monitoring of their arrangements for the safeguarding of children.
• Liaise with all relevant professionals and parents / cares to ensure pape

Person Specification

• Good standard of education, including English and Maths
• Safeguarding Level 3 training
• Advanced DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) training
• Have relevant experience in a student service/behavioural/safeguarding environment within the education sector.
• Proven track record of motivating and managing young people in a challenging environment
• Understanding of safeguarding regulations and practices
• Good interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Highly effective organisational skills
• Good standard of IT skills

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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