At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safeguarding arrangements and respond to concerns across the College.
- Company: A respected educational institution committed to student safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to student welfare and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by promoting a safe and respectful environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
The Safeguarding Officer will support the effective delivery of safeguarding arrangements across the allocated College site(s).
The post holder will work directly with students and staff to respond to safeguarding concerns, maintain accurate records, and support early intervention and referral processes under the direction of senior safeguarding staff.
The role promotes a culture of safeguarding and helps ensure that the College is a safe, respectful, and valued environment.
This operational role does not carry line management or deputy safeguarding lead responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and disclosures, ensuring these are recorded accurately and responded to in line with College safeguarding procedures.
- Manage a caseload of safeguarding concerns and statutory cases, ensuring appropriate oversight, keeping the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) appropriately informed, and ensuring timely escalation of complex or high‑risk cases to the DSL in line with established procedures.
- Support timely referrals to internal services and external agencies as directed.
- Maintain clear, confidential, and up‑to‑date safeguarding records in line with data protection requirements.
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Contact Details:
London South East Colleges Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Safeguarding Officer in London
Safeguarding Knowledge
Record Keeping
Communication Skills
Case Management
Data Protection Awareness
Interpersonal Skills
Attention to Detail
