Safeguarding Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth Model

CPD investment

Wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme

Private healthcare access

Pension scheme

Job summary

Granville Academy, part of Affinity Learning Partnership, is recruiting a Safeguarding Officer to work with the safeguarding team. The role includes coordinating safeguarding activities, giving guidance on concerns, and maintaining accurate referrals and records for looked-after children. It also involves one-to-one and group emotional wellbeing support for pupils.

An Enhanced DBS check applies, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students who have emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and management of safeguarding across the academy, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Give advice and guidance when safeguarding concerns are raised
• Ensure referrals and safeguarding records are accurate, secure and followed up
• Liaise with external agencies where required
• Contribute to safeguarding training
• Contribute to early-help processes
• Support looked-after children
• Provide one-to-one and targeted group emotional health and wellbeing sessions for pupils, helping them overcome barriers and access support

Skills

Positive, trusting relationships with…

Strong communication and active listen

Strong organisation and confiden

Remaining calm under pressure and own

Collaborative, solutions-focused team

Job description

Granville Academy, part of Affinity Learning Partnership, is recruiting a Safeguarding Officer to work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the wider safeguarding team. The post covers routine co-ordination of safeguarding, advice when concerns are raised, accurate referrals and records, liaison with external agencies, and input to training, early help and support for looked-after children. It also includes one-to-one and group emotional wellbeing sessions for pupils, so it suits someone comfortable combining safeguarding casework with direct support. An Enhanced DBS check applies, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support the coordination and management of safeguarding across the academy, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Give advice and guidance when safeguarding concerns are raised
• Ensure referrals and safeguarding records are accurate, secure and followed up
• Liaise with external agencies where required
• Contribute to safeguarding training
• Contribute to early-help processes
• Support looked-after children
• Provide one-to-one and targeted group emotional health and wellbeing sessions for pupils, helping them overcome barriers and access support

What’s required

Experience

• Experience working with students who have emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours

Skills & knowledge

• Positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, carers and colleagues
• Strong communication and active listening
• Strong organisation and confidentiality
• Remaining calm under pressure and taking responsibility for own work
• Collaborative, solutions-focused team working

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, professional development and the best possible pupil outcomes

What’s offered

• Professional development through the Professional Growth Model and CPD investment
• Removal of performance-related pay
• Wellbeing initiatives and one dedicated wellbeing day per academic year
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
• Access to Benenden Health self-pay private healthcare
• Discounted Everyone Active gym membership and Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care and flu vaccination vouchers
• Pension through Teachers' Pensions or the Local Government Pension Scheme