Safeguarding Officer

TEC Partnership; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Membership

30 Days Annual Leave pro rata

Health plans

Cycle to Work

Job summary

TEC Partnership is seeking a Safeguarding Officer for the NET & Apprenticeships team. You will promote safety and wellbeing for learners, provide expert safeguarding guidance, and manage safeguarding concerns with timely intervention.

Regular travel across TEC Partnership sites is required as you coordinate multi‑agency responses and support vulnerable young people. You should hold a minimum Level 2 safeguarding qualification and have extensive safeguarding experience, including leading

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 safeguarding qualification.
• Experience as safeguarding lead.
• Experience in multi‑agency safeguarding.
• Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Willingness to travel across TEC Partnership sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding guidance to learners, staff and partners.
• Manage safeguarding concerns with timely intervention and support.
• Coordinate multi‑agency responses and liaise with external agencies.
• Contribute to child protection and early help processes.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment for all learners.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Multi-agency working

Case management

KCSIE awareness

Mental health awareness

Learning disabilities

Education

Safeguarding qualification Level 2

Job description

The Safeguarding team are looking to recruit a Safeguarding Officer for our NET & Apprenitceships team. As a Safeguarding Officer, you will play a key role in promoting the safety, wellbeing and success of our learners. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you will provide expert safeguarding guidance, manage safeguarding concerns and ensure timely intervention and support for vulnerable young people. You will coordinate multi-agency responses, contribute to child protection and early help processes, and help create a safe, inclusive environment where learners feel supported. This role includes regular travel across TEC Partnership sites.

Applicants should hold a minimum level 2 safeguarding qualification and evidence their extensive experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant should have experience of working as a Safeguarding lead and multi-agency working. An understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education is also essential. Specialist knowledge of the applicant will include: Mental Health Children in Care and Care Leaver Early Help process Social, Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties Information, advice and guidance Positive engagement activities Learning disabilities and difficulties The role also requires strong case management skills, the ability to respond confidently to emerging safeguarding risks, and a commitment to ensuring that every learner receives the support they need to thrive.

TEC Partnership is made up of four colleges, two training providers, a 14-16 provision and a nursery, stretching from Scarborough to Skegness with a Nottingham based campus also. At TEC Partnership we offer high-quality education, innovative training, and life-changing opportunities to thousands of students each year. Our student support staff are passionate about making a real difference to our learner's potential and helping them to thrive in their next steps. We are now looking for someone who shares that commitment to join us in the role of Safeguarding Officer.

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required. Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.

In return for your skills and experience, we can offer you access to a wide range of Group benefits, such as.

• Pension Membership
• 30 Days Annual Leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
• Christmas Closure Days
• Occupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute)
• Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute)
• Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant
• 24-hour Employee Helpline - Free and confidential
• Cycle to Work Saving Schemes
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan - monthly payments
• UNUM Dental Cash Plan - monthly payments
• Staff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etc