Safeguarding Caseworker – North Lindsey College
Permanent, full‑time 35.5 hours per week. Salary £27,944 – £30,468
We are seeking a committed and compassionate Safeguarding Caseworker to join our Wellbeing, Inclusion, Safeguarding and Prevent team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of students and apprentices, ensuring they are safe, supported and able to thrive in a positive learning environment. You will play a key role in supporting learners in relation to safeguarding, child protection and Prevent, working closely with internal colleagues and external agencies. The position is ideal for someone who is confident managing sensitive cases, working collaboratively, and maintaining a student‑centred approach at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice, guidance and frontline support to students and apprentices on safeguarding, child protection and Prevent concerns.
- Act as a central point of contact for safeguarding referrals, liaising with internal teams and external agencies.
- Manage and progress referrals to appropriate external services, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with legislation, policies and best practice.
- Attend and contribute to multi‑agency meetings, including Child Protection conferences and Team Around the Family meetings.
- Support safeguarding training and awareness activities across the organisation.
Essential Criteria
- Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent) or significant relevant experience in a safeguarding‑related role.
- Experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults, ideally within an education or similar setting.
- Proven experience of working with statutory agencies and managing complex safeguarding referrals.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and Prevent legislation and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and empathetically.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 30 bookable annual leave days, bank holidays and 2 weeks off at Christmas
- Professional development opportunities
- Same‑day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme
- On‑site gym and florist (site dependent)
- In‑house food hall and coffee shops
Additional Information
- Safer Recruitment: Social media checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates, and all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, before commencing employment.
- Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. The college is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
- Note: Applicants are scored anonymously via the application process only; CVs are not accepted.
