Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

Location:

Students Union Building - Level 6

Western Bank, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2TG (Hybrid)

The University of Sheffield is creating a new Safeguarding and Welfare team, launching spring 2024. The team has responsibility for Safeguarding, Prevent, management of the Report and Support system, oversight of Sexual Violence and Misconduct cases and procedures, leadership of the Risk Assessment Panel procedure and responding to critical incidents.

The Safeguarding and Welfare Officers will play an important role in the delivery of key services in the team as directed. This will include supporting both Safeguarding and Welfare Managers and the Section Lead: Safeguarding and Welfare in the delivery of their remits of managing processes within the team. The post-holders will also support the team Administrator as required in triaging cases and information received into the team and liaising with students and staff as required to signpost key services and processes. The post-holders will also help manage safeguarding cases, provide support for Risk Assessment panel meetings, and manage a caseload of student welfare cases.

What we offer:

  • 38 days (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
  • Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
  • A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
  • A highly competitive pension scheme.
  • Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
  • A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
  • An inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located near the top of your screen.

£30,487 to £34,980 per annum with potential to progress to £38,205 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution. (Grade 6)



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