Senior Safeguarding Officer – SEND & Student Support

Teaching Vacancies; Colne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colne Primet Academy in Colne, England, is seeking an experienced social worker to take the lead on coordinating services for students with complex needs. You will work autonomously within a team, reporting to senior staff and contributing to safeguarding and welfare across the academy.

The role requires a degree in social work or equivalent, registration with Social Work England, and a commitment to high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Five A*-C grades at GCSE including English and Maths or equivalent - Essential
• Level 4 qualification or higher in a relevant field (e.g. safeguarding, education, social care) - Essential
• A degree in social work or similar or an equivalent qualification or experience in a social work role - Desirable
• Safeguarding training/qualification - Desirable
• Social Work England registered - Desirable
• Have the experience, confidence and expertise to take responsibility for, and take the lead on, providing and coordinating services for students with more complex needs - Essential
• Significant previous experience as a social worker or similar role with vulnerable children and teenagers; home visits - Essential
• Excellent communication skills, including diplomacy and tact - Essential
• Ability to work under pressure, remain calm and resilient - Essential
• Integrity, honesty and safeguarding commitment - Essential
• Access to / use of a vehicle for home visits - Essential
• Experience in needs assessments and monitoring outcomes - Essential
• Knowledge of SEND and the 4 areas of need in SEND Code of Practice - Desirable
• Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities - Essential

Responsibilities

• Lead on coordinating services for students with complex needs - Essential
• Work autonomously within a team and report to senior staff
• Maintain detailed and accurate case records
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and external stakeholders
• Build relationships quickly with young people and go the extra mile to support pupils
• Manage safeguarding and pupil welfare with a flexible approach
• Undertake needs assessments, plan development and monitoring of outcomes
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and trust values

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Relationship building

Counselling skills

Integrity and safeguarding

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Level 4 qualification in a relevant field

Degree in social work or equivalent

Safeguarding training/qualification

Social Work England registration

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Colne Primet Academy in Colne, England, is seeking an experienced social worker to take the lead on coordinating services for students with complex needs. You will work autonomously within a team, reporting to senior staff and contributing to safeguarding and welfare across the academy.

The role requires a degree in social work or equivalent, registration with Social Work England, and a commitment to high professional standards.