Safeguarding & Welfare Specialist

Rimo Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking a Safeguarding Officer (Stay Safe Officer) to join the Sixth Form department at the Park Lane Campus. You will work with curriculum-based teams to ensure safeguarding arrangements are robust and that students and vulnerable adults are protected.

You will provide specialist safeguarding advice, manage caseloads, deliver training, chair meetings, and liaise with external agencies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, guidance, and training to pastoral, curriculum, and support staff.
• Manage a caseload of students with safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely action, accurate recording, and appropriate safety plans.
• Deliver both formal and informal supervision to designated safeguarding officers, including case discussions and documentation.
• Plan, chair, and record safeguarding meetings, ensuring clear actions and effective case management.
• Deliver safeguarding training across induction, staff development days, and ongoing professional development.
• Liaise with external agencies and internal teams, contributing to risk assessments, support plans, and safeguarding monitoring systems.

Skills

Safeguarding training

Experience as safeguarding officer

Experience with vulnerable groups

Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills / listening / 1-1

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in safeguarding/health & care

Job description

Leeds City College is seeking a Safeguarding Officer (Stay Safe Officer) to join the Sixth Form department at the Park Lane Campus. You will work with curriculum-based teams to ensure safeguarding arrangements are robust and that students and vulnerable adults are protected.

You will provide specialist safeguarding advice, manage caseloads, deliver training, chair meetings, and liaise with external agencies.