Senior Safeguarding Advisor & Training Lead

One Education; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

30 days holiday

Christmas closure and social valueDays

Free onsite parking

Travel across Greater Manchester

Paid mileage

Job summary

One Education is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Safeguarding Adviser to join our School Attendance and Safeguarding Team. This role involves working directly with schools, academies and trusts across Greater Manchester to provide specialist advice, guidance, training and consultancy on safeguarding to promote educational success.

The role combines consultancy, training, casework and strategic support, offering opportunities to influence safeguarding practices in educational

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 3 qualification and substantial experience working with children and families.
• Strong knowledge and experience of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Experience of working within or alongside schools and educational settings.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to challenge professionally while maintaining positive relationships.
• Experience of delivering training and facilitating learning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and data analysis.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• A solution-focused approach to supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Access to a vehicle and the ability to travel across service locations, or equivalent mobility arrangements.
• A willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, guidance and support to schools, trusts and other agencies.
• Support Headteachers, Senior Leaders and DSLs to develop and implement effective safeguarding strategies.
• Deliver professional challenge and critical reflection through safeguarding supervision and case consultations.
• Design and deliver safeguarding training, workshops and presentations for schools, conferences and events.
• Assist schools in developing robust safeguarding procedures aligned with national and local guidance.
• Analyse school data and identify trends to support improvement planning and service delivery.
• Undertake pupil-focused casework, including home visits and partnership working with external agencies.
• Support schools to identify vulnerable pupils and implement appropriate interventions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, trusts, local authorities and multi-agency partners.
• Contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of new safeguarding products and services.
• Support the promotion of One Education’s services through networking, events and social media activity.

Skills

Advanced safeguarding expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis (Microsoft Excel)

Project management

Public speaking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Level 3 qualification in safeguarding or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

One Education is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Safeguarding Adviser to join our School Attendance and Safeguarding Team. This role involves working directly with schools, academies and trusts across Greater Manchester to provide specialist advice, guidance, training and consultancy on safeguarding to promote educational success.

The role combines consultancy, training, casework and strategic support, offering opportunities to influence safeguarding practices in educational