Safeguarding & Student Support Officer (Flexible)

Hugh Baird College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Medicash

Staff benefits

Job summary

Hugh Baird College in the United Kingdom is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to join our Student Services team. This vital role supports the safety, wellbeing and success of our learners, providing frontline safeguarding guidance and working with internal teams and external agencies.

The post is temporary, full-time for 6 months, with LGPS pension, Medicash and a range of staff benefits. You will contribute to safeguarding initiatives and multi-agency partnerships to keep students engaged in

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and current issues affecting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Respond to safeguarding concerns and disclosures, ensuring appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records.
• Support students with safeguarding and wellbeing to enable continued participation in learning.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and external agencies for effective support.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings (e.g. Child Protection, Early Help, Team Around the Family).
• Promote safeguarding and Prevent awareness across the College.
• Deliver information, advice and guidance sessions to students and staff.
• Support training and awareness activities in safeguarding and Prevent.
• Contribute to safeguarding initiatives, campaigns and student engagement activities.

Skills

Safeguarding

Communication

Caseload management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Hugh Baird College in the United Kingdom is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to join our Student Services team. This vital role supports the safety, wellbeing and success of our learners, providing frontline safeguarding guidance and working with internal teams and external agencies.

The post is temporary, full-time for 6 months, with LGPS pension, Medicash and a range of staff benefits. You will contribute to safeguarding initiatives and multi-agency partnerships to keep students engaged in