At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safeguarding arrangements and respond to concerns across the College.
- Company: Join London South East Colleges, a leading further education provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, pension schemes, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to social mobility and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Qualifications: Passion for safeguarding and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the role
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 post holder will contribute to a strong culture of safeguarding, helping to ensure that the College is an environment where everyone feels safe, respected and valued, and where safeguarding is understood as a shared responsibility. This role is operational and does not carry line management, deputising, or Designated/Deputy Designated 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.
Equal Opportunities
London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.
Additional Information
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. All roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.
