School Safeguarding Officer - Huntingdon

Randstad Education; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Huntingdon is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to support children and families in achieving their best through effective safeguarding practices. This full-time role involves leading training, managing referrals, liaising with health professionals, and building trusting relationships with children and families. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of safeguarding procedures and excellent communication skills, with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexibility in job opportunities

Career progression and skill development

Dedicated and experienced consultant

Supportive team environment

Referral rewards of £300 in shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience working in schools related to safeguarding.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading safeguarding training and maintaining records.
• Acting as a point of contact for all safeguarding matters.
• Managing referrals and overseeing report writing.
• Liaising with health professionals to maintain medical records.
• Providing advocacy for vulnerable families.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Excellent communication and people skills

Practical, flexible, and non-judgemental approach to work

Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative

Managing and prioritising your own workload

Ability to assess situations and take appropriate action

Resilience in coping with unexpected and difficult situations

Computer literacy and administrative skills

Job description

Overview

"Great interests demand great safeguards."

Have you previously worked in schools to ensure the safety of its students?

Are you passionate about providing first-class support to Children's Services and want to further your career in safeguarding?

If yes, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a Safeguarding Officer across Huntingdon to work alongside the designated safeguarding lead to support children and families to ensure all statutory safeguarding requirements are met, helping children overcome challenges and achieve their best.

This is a full time role and you will be expected to work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Your role will include

• Planning, delivering, and leading all safeguarding training and maintaining up-to-date records
• Acting as the first point of contact for all safeguarding matters
• Managing triage referrals and overseeing report writing
• Liaising with health professionals to maintain accurate medical records
• Providing information and advocacy for vulnerable families
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding practices and statutory requirements
• Building trusting relationships with children, families, and staff
• Maintaining confidentiality and respect in all interactions

Who we\'re looking for

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Practical, flexible, and non-judgemental approach to work
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative
• Managing and prioritising your own workload
• Ability to assess situations and take appropriate action
• Resilience in coping with unexpected and difficult situations
• Computer literacy and administrative skills

You will be entitled to these benefits

• Flexibility Day to day, long term, temp to perm and permanent opportunities
• Developing skill set / career progression
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant
• Excellent working environment with supportive team members
• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions

About us

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all employees employed within schools are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to the success of a diverse and inclusive school, please apply now and send us your CV.

Join this school in making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families!