Safeguarding Officer - Large School In Putney

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a Putney area school in recruiting a dedicated Safeguarding Officer. The role focuses on promoting a safe culture, supporting vulnerable students, and upholding robust child protection procedures across the school community.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will manage safeguarding concerns, maintain accurate records, and liaise with external agencies and local authorities to safeguard welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding, pastoral, social work, or welfare within education or youth settings.
• Knowledge of UK safeguarding guidance (KCSIE) and data confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to handle sensitive situations.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsabilités

• Act as a secondary point of contact for safeguarding and child protection concerns, responding promptly and appropriately to disclosures.
• Liaise with social services, police, and external support agencies to advocate for students and safeguard their welfare.
• Maintain meticulous, confidential safeguarding records using the school's designated management systems.
• Provide a reassuring, accessible presence for students requiring pastoral guidance and intervention.
• Support the DSL in ensuring staff are alert to safeguarding signs and adhere to Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Connaissances

Communication

Empathy

Discretion

Description du poste

Safeguarding Officer Vacancy – Putney

Position: Safeguarding Officer

Location: Putney, South West London

Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

About the Role

We are working closely with an inclusive, high-achieving school in the Putney area to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding Officer. This is a pivotal pastoral role focused on promoting a safe culture, supporting vulnerable students, and ensuring robust child protection procedures are upheld across the school community.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to manage safeguarding concerns, maintain accurate records, and liaise effectively with external agencies and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Child Protection: Act as a secondary point of contact for safeguarding and child protection concerns, responding promptly and appropriately to disclosures.

• Multi-Agency Working: Liaise with social services, police, and external support agencies to advocate for students and safeguard their welfare.

• Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous, confidential safeguarding records using the school's designated management systems.

• Student Support: Provide a reassuring, accessible presence for students requiring pastoral guidance and intervention.

• Staff Awareness: Support the DSL in ensuring staff are alert to safeguarding signs and adhere to up-to-date statutory guidance (including Keeping Children Safe in Education).

Ideal Candidate Specification

• Experience: Proven experience working in a safeguarding, pastoral, social work, or welfare capacity within an educational or youth setting.

• Knowledge: Sound, up-to-date knowledge of UK statutory safeguarding guidance (KCSIE), child protection procedures, and data confidentiality.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, resilience, and absolute discretion.

• Vetting: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process a new one).