Safeguarding Practitioner

Dovetail and Slate; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Practitioner to join its safeguarding team in South Gloucestershire. The role focuses on safeguarding, student welfare and making a real difference for young people and vulnerable adults.

You will manage complex cases, coordinate with schools, families and external agencies, participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings, maintain records, and respond to crises with compassion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding, welfare, youth work or similar support role.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance and current issues affecting children and vulnerable adults.
• Experience managing safeguarding concerns, assessing risk and identifying appropriate interventions.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Confidence working with external agencies and professionally challenging concerns where necessary.
• A proactive, resilient and compassionate approach, with a genuine commitment to safeguarding and welfare.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex caseload of safeguarding and welfare concerns, assessing risks and providing appropriate interventions.
• Responding to safeguarding referrals, undertaking assessments and developing safety plans.
• Providing direct support to young people and vulnerable adults, including young carers and individuals with additional needs.
• Working closely with internal teams, parents, carers and external agencies to coordinate effective support.
• Attending multi-agency safeguarding meetings and making informed decisions around risk and appropriate referrals.
• Maintaining accurate safeguarding records and ensuring concerns are managed in line with relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Supporting individuals experiencing crisis situations and helping them access the support they need.

Job description

Safeguarding Practitioner

I'm currently supporting a fantastic organisation that is looking to bring on board an experienced Safeguarding Practitioner to join its dedicated Safeguarding team.

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about safeguarding, student welfare and making a real difference in the lives of young people and vulnerable adults. You'll play a key role in supporting individuals with additional needs, complex circumstances and safeguarding concerns, helping them stay safe and achieve their goals.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing a complex caseload of safeguarding and welfare concerns, assessing risks and providing appropriate interventions.
• Responding to safeguarding referrals, undertaking assessments and developing safety plans.
• Providing direct support to young people and vulnerable adults, including young carers and individuals with additional needs.
• Working closely with internal teams, parents, carers and external agencies to coordinate effective support.
• Attending multi-agency safeguarding meetings and making informed decisions around risk and appropriate referrals.
• Maintaining accurate safeguarding records and ensuring concerns are managed in line with relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Supporting individuals experiencing crisis situations and helping them access the support they need.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in safeguarding, welfare, youth work or a similar support-focused role.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance and current issues affecting children and vulnerable adults.
• Experience managing safeguarding concerns, assessing risk and identifying appropriate interventions.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Confidence working with external agencies and professionally challenging concerns where necessary.
• A proactive, resilient and compassionate approach, with a genuine commitment to safeguarding and welfare.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between sites is required.

Location: South Gloucestershire

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm | Friday, 9am-4:30pm

Salary: Hourly Rate

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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