Safeguarding Officer Vacancy – Birmingham
Position: Safeguarding Officer
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible
About the Role
We are partnering with a vibrant, supportive school in the Birmingham area to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding Officer. This is a crucial pastoral role dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive environment, supporting vulnerable students, and ensuring rigorous child protection standards are upheld across the school.
The successful candidate will work side‑by‑side with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to manage welfare concerns, maintain precise records, and collaborate closely with external agencies and Birmingham safeguarding partners.
Key Responsibilities
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Child Protection: Serve as a reliable point of contact for safeguarding and welfare issues, responding swiftly and appropriately to disclosures.
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Multi-Agency Working: Liaise effectively with Birmingham Children's Trust, local police, and external support services to champion student welfare.
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Record Keeping: Maintain detailed, secure, and confidential safeguarding records in line with statutory requirements and school protocols.
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Student Advocacy: Provide a consistent, reassuring presence for students needing guidance, emotional support, or early intervention.
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Staff Guidance: Assist the DSL in ensuring all staff remain vigilant and aligned with current statutory guidelines, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Ideal Candidate Specification
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Experience: Previous professional experience in a safeguarding, pastoral, social work, or youth welfare capacity within an educational or community setting.
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Knowledge: Sound understanding of UK statutory safeguarding frameworks (KCSIE), child protection procedures, and data confidentiality.
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Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle delicate situations with empathy, tact, and complete discretion.
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Vetting: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo clearance).
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