Student Safeguarding & Welfare Lead

Lift Bexleyheath; Erith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Bexleyheath is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to help protect and support students. Reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will manage live concerns, provide pastoral guidance, and coordinate with external agencies to ensure timely, appropriate responses.

You will maintain robust safeguarding records, monitor staff safeguarding training compliance, and support a culture of safety, equality and high standards across the academy community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and safeguarding referrals.
• Strong knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and restorative practices.
• Excellent communication, discretion and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding & Pastoral Support: implement safeguarding procedures and respond to live concerns.
• Record Management: maintain up-to-date child protection records and monitor safeguarding training compliance.
• Stakeholder & Multi-Agency Collaboration: engage with parents/carers and collaborate with local authority children’s social care, police and health services.
• Staff Training & Guidance: ensure all academy staff and volunteers understand child protection policies and are supported when safeguarding concerns arise.

Skills

Experience with children and referrals

KCSIE knowledge

Restorative practice

Staff advisory on safeguarding

Job description

Lift Bexleyheath is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to help protect and support students. Reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will manage live concerns, provide pastoral guidance, and coordinate with external agencies to ensure timely, appropriate responses.

You will maintain robust safeguarding records, monitor staff safeguarding training compliance, and support a culture of safety, equality and high standards across the academy community.