Stirling Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

ANGLO Team; Stirling; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to ensure the safety and well-being of students. This seasonal role involves acting as the Designated Safeguarding Person, overseeing accommodation administration, and implementing health and safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. With comprehensive training and support provided, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in a vibrant, multicultural environment. Join a dedicated team and help create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for students from around the world.

Benefits

Full bed and board

Comprehensive training

On-the-job support

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with young people and a safeguarding qualification.
• Computer literate and competent with Google Workspace tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and welfare of students as the Designated Safeguarding Person.
• Organise fire drills and review health and safety procedures.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Problem-solving

First aid/lifeguarding qualification

Safeguarding qualification

Computer literacy

Interest in foreign languages

Education

DBS clearance

Safeguarding training

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Stirling Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

Stirling, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/01/2025

• Salary: £685.87 per week, based on 48 hours, holiday pay included. No overtime payment unless agreed with Head Office.
• Job Period: Up to 5 weeks
• Number of Positions: 1
• Job Type: Seasonal Contract
• Work Experience: 1-3 years
• City: Stirling
• Province: Stirling
• Country: United Kingdom
• Postal Code: FK94LA

Job Description

Overview

Safeguarding & Welfare Officers are responsible for the safeguarding and overall welfare of students. This person is responsible for the safety of students and staff as a Designated Safeguarding Person. An overview of the role follows:

• Act as DSP, and liaise with acting DSP when necessary
• Oversee accommodation administration
• Oversee the implementation of effective health and safety, risk assessment and risk management procedures
• Liaise with students, group leaders and local health authorities when students are unwell
• Support and assist other centre staff with any administration or operational tasks as required

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Organise key distribution/collection, manage bedroom defect reports, and liaise with the Programme Manager and the university in relation to accommodation matters
• Organise and coordinate fire drills in conjunction with the university and Programme Manager
• Regularly review appropriate accident and emergency procedures and health and safety procedures. Ensure everyone is aware of emergency procedures.
• Review and update all activity risk assessments at the start of the course before students arrive
• Make sure staff understand how to use the risk assessments and check that they are signing the relevant Section B before each activity and informing students of all risks
• Support and assist other centre staff e.g., accompanying groups on excursion, covering part of the social programme

Act as Designated Safeguarding Person

Each centre has a Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP), who is responsible for raising awareness of and offering guidance on all matters of safeguarding including Child Protection and Prevent.

As DSP, you will:

• Liaise with the ANGLO Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at Head Office whenever necessary.
• Ensure everyone is familiar with the ANGLO Safeguarding Policy and its implementation.
• Make sure that staff are aware of what to do if they have concerns about a child or if a child or another member of staff makes a disclosure.
• Respond to all concerns about under 18s, taking the appropriate next steps and keeping meticulous records of all reports and incidents.
• When required, verify DBS documentation when staff arrive at the centre.

Requirements

Essential (Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements)

• You have the right to work 40+ hours per week in the UK between June and August
• You attend the mandatory training weekend in London from 13th to 15th June
• You have experience working with young people
• Computer literate and competent with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail etc)
• You have experience in a pastoral role
• You love working with people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds
• You have an interest in foreign languages
• You are a quick thinker and problem solver
• You have a first aid/lifeguarding qualification
• A safeguarding qualification or previous safeguarding experience

ANGLO is committed to implementing Safeguarding and Prevent policies and guidelines. All successful applicants will be required to take online certification in line with ANGLO policies and procedures.

All ANGLO staff are required to have enhanced DBS clearance to begin work.

PAY: £685.87 per week, based on 48 hours, holiday pay included. No overtime payment unless agreed with Head Office.

BED & BOARD: Residential position. Full bed and board.

HOURS: Average 48 hours per week. You may be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week. Evening and weekend work are required. You work a six-day week and get one full day off per week.

CONTRACT: Temporary, fixed term.

PREPARATION: Safeguarding training and timetabling information provided before you start. Comprehensive training provided on arrival. Continued on-the-job support given.