Safeguarding Officer

Eden Brown Synergy; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a motivated Safeguarding Officer in Merseyside to support safeguarding and wellbeing across the college. You will provide accessible guidance to students experiencing safeguarding concerns and help them stay engaged with their studies.

The role requires a Level 2 safeguarding qualification, understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Prevent duty, plus strong communication skills and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Safeguarding qualification is required.
• Solid understanding of safeguarding principles and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Understanding of the Prevent duty and its role in safeguarding.
• Experience providing support, information, advice and guidance to young people and/or adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding and Prevent policies and ensure concerns are reported and referred.
• Provide timely, sensitive information, advice and guidance to students with safeguarding needs.
• Identify appropriate support to help students remain engaged with studies.
• Deliver safeguarding information sessions to students and staff; signpost to services.
• Promote safeguarding culture via newsletters and communications.
• Contribute to safeguarding training for staff and students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to manage safeguarding concerns.
• Help embed safeguarding responsibilities across the organisation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Non-judgemental approach

Education

Level 2 Safeguarding qualification

Job description

Role: Safeguarding Officer

Temporary - Full Time

Rate: 20 - 25 per hour

Location: Merseyside

Eden Brown are looking for a motivated, compassionate and proactive Safeguarding Officer on behalf of a leading Further Education College in Merseyside.

This is a full time temporary role to start immediately.

The successful candidate will play an important role in promoting the safety, wellbeing and welfare of our students. You will provide accessible, supportive and non-judgemental information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students experiencing safeguarding or wellbeing concerns, helping them overcome barriers that may impact on their education and supporting them to successfully continue on their chosen programme of study.

You will also contribute to ensuring the organisation meets its statutory safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Safeguarding and Prevent policies and procedures, ensuring concerns are appropriately reported, recorded and referred.
• Provide timely, sensitive and non-judgemental support, information, advice and guidance to students experiencing safeguarding and wellbeing difficulties.
• Work with students to identify appropriate support and interventions to help them overcome challenges and remain engaged with their studies.
• Deliver safeguarding and wellbeing information, advice and guidance sessions to students, staff and other relevant individuals, signposting to appropriate internal and external support services.
• Promote a positive safeguarding culture by raising awareness and sharing good practice through newsletters, electronic communications and other relevant channels.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of safeguarding and Prevent training and awareness sessions for staff and students.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to ensure safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and appropriate support is provided.
• Help ensure that safeguarding responsibilities are understood and embedded across the organisation.

About You

You will be a caring, approachable and resilient individual who is passionate about protecting and supporting others. You will have the confidence to manage sensitive situations professionally and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and external partners.

• A minimum Level 2 Safeguarding qualification.
• A good understanding of safeguarding principles, procedures and relevant statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• An understanding of the Prevent duty and its role in protecting individuals from harm.
• Experience of providing support, information, advice and guidance to young people and/or adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• The ability to respond sensitively and appropriately to safeguarding concerns, maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to changing needs.
• A positive, solution-focused and non-judgemental approach to supporting individuals.
• A DBS is also needed for this role.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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