Safeguarding Practitioner

Eastern Colleges Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Practitioner to join their supportive team. This role involves recognizing and addressing safeguarding issues, working closely with students, families, and external agencies to ensure a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of safeguarding procedures. With a commitment to professional development, this position offers numerous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression. Join a dynamic organization that values the welfare of its students and staff.

Benefits

Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies and flexible working

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Canteen

Company events

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and contextual issues.
• Ability to monitor and support vulnerable students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with police and social services regarding safeguarding.
• Conduct one-on-one sessions and manage student behavior.
• Coordinate resources to address safeguarding and welfare issues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Understanding of SEND and SEMH

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Relevant Qualification in Safeguarding

Job description

Safeguarding Practitioner

Location: Stone Lodge - Ipswich

• 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £19,691 - £21,343 per annum

We are seeking a safeguarding professional who is skilled in recognising and referring any safeguarding issues to the relevant service as needed. This role will involve liaising with the police or social services in relation to making a referral or providing support for the interviewing of students where a referral has been made.

Candidates need to be able to understand contextualised safeguarding issues and take this information into account when making referrals. In addition, candidates will need to monitor Children in Care, Young Adult Carers or students with mental health conditions working with school staff so that risks are well known. The role requires excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills. In this role you will liaise with teachers, parents, and managers, coordinating resources to address safeguarding, PREVENT, and student welfare issues, including housing and financial advice.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of SEND, SEMH and an understanding of safeguarding procedures. Key responsibilities include conducting one-on-one sessions, attending reviews for students with EHCPs, managing student behaviour, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. You will also work with vulnerable groups, monitor attendance, and refer safeguarding concerns as necessary, contributing to a supportive environment where students can thrive.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail]

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8:00am on Wednesday, 23rd April

Interviews: To be held on Tuesday, 29th April

We reserve the right to appoint prior to the listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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