Safeguarding & Welfare Officer – Leeds Campus

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 44 days plus bankhols

Pension schemes with generous employer

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Travel and commuting discounts

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Luminate Education Group is seeking a Safeguarding Officer for Leeds City College in the Sixth Form department. Based at the Park Lane Campus, the role involves ensuring safeguarding arrangements are in place and maintained to safeguard students and vulnerable adults.

You will work with staff to promote a restorative approach, contributing to a culture of vigilance, support, and excellence in safeguarding across campuses.

Qualifications

• Level 2 safeguarding trained.
• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in safeguarding/health and care or substantial experience.
• Recent experience as a designated safeguarding officer.
• Experience with vulnerable groups in an educational setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding advice, guidance, and training to staff.
• Manage a caseload of safeguarding concerns with timely action and proper recording.
• Deliver supervision to designated safeguarding officers, including case discussions.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Interpersonal skills

Restorative approach

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Level 2 Safeguarding

Job description

Luminate Education Group is seeking a Safeguarding Officer for Leeds City College in the Sixth Form department. Based at the Park Lane Campus, the role involves ensuring safeguarding arrangements are in place and maintained to safeguard students and vulnerable adults.

You will work with staff to promote a restorative approach, contributing to a culture of vigilance, support, and excellence in safeguarding across campuses.